1400 Markham Way
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55589, -121.49735
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $759,000 ($668,000–$850,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 7,405 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 24, 2026, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Land Park
245 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (69.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#42 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Land Park)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 870 Swanston Dr (0.49 mi W, applied). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$9,103/yr at $759,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$759/mo). Confirm exact Mello-Roos / CFD special assessments on the county tax bill.
Source: CA Const. Art. XIIIA (Prop 13) · County Tax Collector
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1400 MARKHAM WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 7,405 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0190H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $668,000 – $850,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95818) · FY 2026
Studio $1,950 · 1BR $2,050 · 2BR $2,520 · 3BR $3,350 · 4BR $3,870
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
30 active or recent development projects (33 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 1,042 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction8 permits
- Adds housing (ADU)27 permits (29 units)
- Demolition11 permits
- Additions & renovations164 permits
- Building systems770 permits
- Repairs21 permits
- Other41 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 870 Swanston Dr (Applied)0.49 mi W
In "Applied" for 9 mo (since Feb 27, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "JASON ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION INC" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 1285 Marian Way Detached ADU (Entitled)0.31 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 4.4 yr (since Jun 17, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2651 17th St (Entitled)0.33 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 19, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2741 10th St (Entitled)0.33 mi W
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jul 2, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: South Placer Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Coaches HVAC Extraordinair (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Brower Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Abrahams Construction (50 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (29 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2615833 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jul 24, 2026 | $4,445 | Change-out Condenser/Coil Only (Split System) to Condenser/Coil Only (Split System). The existing unit shall be removed.… |
| RES-1907682 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 30, 2019 | $3,520 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Condenser/Coil Only (Split System) to Condenser/Coil Only (Split System). The existin… |
| RES-1823717 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Dec 14, 2018 | $13,500 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 45 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection r… |
| RES-1816304 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 23, 2018 | $2,000 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 20 L.F. |
| RES-1811139 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 13, 2018 | $3,520 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Condenser/Coil Only (Split System) to Condenser/Coil Only (Split System). The existin… |