1609 Vallejo Way
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55273, -121.49544
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 $762,000 ($671,000–$853,000).
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 7,841 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 9 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 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: New home at 2132 Marshall Way (0.45 mi E, issued). 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 (~$9,137/yr at $762,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$761/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:
- 7,841 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1609 VALLEJO WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 7,841 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: $671,000 – $853,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 2132 Marshall Way (Issued)0.45 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 1, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $805,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2651 17th St (Entitled)0.43 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).
- House for Lot 24 of Crocker Village (Entitled)0.43 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.8 yr (since Jan 12, 2023), 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 2939 14th St (Issued)0.16 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 10, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Super Brothers Plumbing Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Aoe Bay Area (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Fletchers Plumbing And Contracting (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Abrahams Construction (55 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (30 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2605783 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Mar 24, 2026 | $2,501 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2511300 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jun 2, 2025 | $4,210 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Electric Heat Pump 65 gallons +, relocate to inside building, screening n… |
| RES-1822350 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Nov 20, 2018 | $875 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 40 L.F. |