2701 Swanston Oak Ln
Sacramento 95818 · Upper Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55624, -121.51240
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Located in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $735,000 ($647,000–$823,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 19, 2025, 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 Upper Land Park
68 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (42.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#27 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Upper 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)
- ! No published municipal zoning polygon on file
We could not verify a GIS base zone at this parcel centroid. Confirm zoning and allowable density directly with City of Sacramento planning.
Source: City of Sacramento GIS zoning registry
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 557 Swanston Dr (290 ft SE, 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 (~$8,829/yr at $735,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$736/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:
- 15,466 sq ft (0.36 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2701 SWANSTON OAK LN
Zoning & Land Use
No published city zoning district at parcel centroid.
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for City of Sacramento.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for City of Sacramento.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for City of Sacramento.
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 06067C0170H, 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: $647,000 – $823,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 557 Swanston Dr (Issued)290 ft SE
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 27, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 657 Swanston Dr (Issued)0.2 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jul 21, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 567 Swanston Dr New SFR (Entitled)490 ft SE
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Mar 2, 2021), 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 2902 Carolyn Way (Entitled)0.22 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 7, 2022), 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: Bardis Homes (74 in ½ mi · New duplex / half-plex); Connected Technology (15 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Michael Moser Development (8 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Kirk Curry Construction (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Mastec Network Solutions (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2500648 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Feb 19, 2025 | $45,750 | Permit to complete work under expired permit #RES-2124491 - EXPEDITED - EPC - 10,7,3 Lot 8-NSFR (3 bed, 2.5 bath) - Fire… |
| RES-2500968 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jan 15, 2025 | $3,000 | HSG Case# 24-009082. Minor repairs including replacing glazing to 1 damaged window. Replace/repair front entrance door. … |