3501 Marjorie Way
Sacramento 95820 · Tahoe Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54310, -121.43077
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 $433,000 ($381,000–$485,000).
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 5,663 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 16, 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)
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: The Kroy Home (0.16 mi NE, 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 (~$5,386/yr at $433,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$449/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3501 MARJORIE 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 5,663 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: $381,000 – $485,000 · 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
- The Kroy Home (Entitled)0.16 mi NE
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3757 Marjorie Way (Entitled)0.19 mi S
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).
- 3301 65th St. Attached ADUs (Entitled)0.21 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 21, 2022), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- 6022 Raymond Way ADU (Entitled)0.25 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Mar 1, 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: Caldwell Construction (2 on parcel, 14 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Greenberg Clark (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Nor Cal Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); John Mansfield (31 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Yancey (11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2525609 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Mar 16, 2026 | $42,689 | EPC - New 444 SF garage at rear of property with electrical. All work subject to field inspections. |
| RES-2603416 | Demolition | Issued | Iss. Feb 26, 2026 | $16,000 | Demo Permit: Demo of existing garage at rear of property=440 square feet. |
| RES-2222938 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 27, 2022 | $4,800 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 16 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-2109109 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Apr 29, 2021 | $8,435 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Trenchless 50 L.F. |