1525 Cordano Way
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55064, -121.49774
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 $789,000 ($694,000–$884,000).
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 3 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$37,308 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Sep 9, 2021).
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 3651 E Lincoln Ave (0.5 mi S, entitled). 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 (~$9,445/yr at $789,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$787/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:
- 1525 CORDANO 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 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: $694,000 – $884,000 · 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 3651 E Lincoln Ave (Entitled)0.5 mi S
In "Entitled" for 4 yr (since Nov 2, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,500,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1350 Perkins Way (Entitled)0.17 mi W
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 11, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1285 Marian Way Detached ADU (Entitled)0.19 mi NW
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).
- 1249 Perkins Way ADU (Entitled)0.2 mi W
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 5, 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: Vitex Innovation (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Crocker Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Abrahams Construction (53 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); D And J Kitchens And Baths (38 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Premier Pools (28 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2119143 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Sep 9, 2021 | $42,042 | Kitchen Remodel. New Cabinets, Counters, and Backsplash. Moving some Electrical and adding lights. Removing double oven.… |
| RES-2007375 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. May 5, 2020 | $2,111 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Reuse Existing weather head/masthead work… |
| RES-2002830 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 19, 2020 | $45,000 | Kitchen remodel to include replacing cabinets, counter tops, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures appliances, installing… |
| RES-2002828 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 19, 2020 | $4,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - Tankless, relocate to outside building, screened by the Building an… |