4305 Kenston Way
Sacramento 95822 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53672, -121.51325
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 $577,000 ($508,000–$646,000).
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 9,148 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 (+$58,561 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Mar 25, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in South Land Park
226 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (42.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#28 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (South Land Park)
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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 1109 Brownwyk Drive ADU (160 ft 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 (~$7,028/yr at $577,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$586/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:
- 9,148 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03064
- Addresses on lot:
- 4305 KENSTON 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 9,148 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 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: $508,000 – $646,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95822) · FY 2026
Studio $1,620 · 1BR $1,700 · 2BR $2,090 · 3BR $2,780 · 4BR $3,210
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 1109 Brownwyk Drive ADU (Entitled)160 ft NE
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 21, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 4010 Parkside Detached Adu (Entitled)0.37 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Mar 8, 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 1116 Darnel Way (Entitled)0.44 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 2.2 yr (since Sep 4, 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 1100 Weber Way (Issued)0.19 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 12, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Kitchen Mart (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Home Depot USA (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Freedom Forever Northern California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); South Placer Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Ebco Construction (9 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-2605874 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Mar 25, 2026 | $35,600 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 6.2kw Solar PV System, 13.5 kw PV Storage System Size and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater in… |
| RES-2301327 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jan 26, 2023 | $3,200 | AA: existing panel 125 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work, main br… |
| RES-2300827 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 16, 2023 | $22,420 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2227430 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Dec 22, 2022 | — | EPC - REVISION TO RES-2216421 - Revision to Kitchen Remodel: Converted joists from 2" x 6" to 4" x 8" to aid support of … |