3431 David Way
Sacramento 95820 · Tahoe Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54338, -121.43721
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 $430,000 ($378,000–$482,000).
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 5,227 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 30, 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)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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 3757 Marjorie Way (0.4 mi SE, 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 (~$5,352/yr at $430,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$446/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:
- 5,227 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3431 DAVID 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 5,227 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0195H, 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: $378,000 – $482,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95820) · FY 2026
Studio $1,530 · 1BR $1,610 · 2BR $1,980 · 3BR $2,640 · 4BR $3,040
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3757 Marjorie Way (Entitled)0.4 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 2.5 yr (since Apr 26, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- The Kroy Home (Entitled)0.45 mi E
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 20, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 2 new homes (Entitled)0.48 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 3.8 yr (since Feb 1, 2023), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5370 9th Ave (Issued)0.29 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jun 30, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Gallaghers Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Modern Edison (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Mgf Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Jn Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Caldwell Construction (12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2520341 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Sep 30, 2025 | $7,500 | "REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING 175A ELECTRICAL MAIN METER PANEL FOR NW 225A PANEL, ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 30A/230V UNDERGROUND … |
| RES-2300663 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jan 18, 2023 | $1,500 | INSTALL 50AMP EVCS IN GARAGE. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. |
| RES-2217303 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 16, 2022 | $1,500 | Change-out installation of Electric - 040 gallon to Electric - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not requir… |
| RES-2214820 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jul 13, 2022 | $3,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 150 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work, m… |