1229 Weller Way
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55175, -121.50157
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 $771,000 ($678,000–$864,000).
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 6,534 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 11 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$20,139 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Aug 5, 2026).
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 (0.33 mi NW, 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 (~$9,239/yr at $771,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$770/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1229 WELLER 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 6,534 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 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: $678,000 – $864,000 · 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 870 Swanston Dr (Applied)0.33 mi NW
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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 826 8th Ave (Applied)0.41 mi SW
In "Applied" for 7 mo (since Apr 29, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-09-29" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 657 Swanston Dr (Issued)0.47 mi NW
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.
- 1231 Marian Way ADU (Entitled)200 ft N
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 19, 2021), 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: Bonney Plumbing (1 on parcel, 12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sierra Pacific Home And Comfort (3 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sacramento Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Abrahams Construction (47 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); D And J Kitchens And Baths (38 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-2616980 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 5, 2026 | $22,343 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 27 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-2427165 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Dec 13, 2024 | — | REVISION TO RES-2423117 - Update plans to show 100amp zinsco breaker. |
| RES-2423117 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Oct 21, 2024 | $20,342 | Permit to complete work commenced under expired permit RES-2316186 - Install new 18kw Generac G007228-10 GENERATOR WITH … |
| RES-2316186 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 10, 2023 | $20,342 | Install new 18kw Generac G007228-10 GENERATOR WITH BUILT IN 80A BREAKER AND NEW 100A GENERAC RXG16EZA3 AUTOMATIC TRANSFE… |