1020 Appollo Way
Sacramento 95822 · Little Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53072, -121.52156
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 $559,000 ($492,000–$626,000).
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 21,763 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 6 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 9, 2023, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Little Pocket
23 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (54.1 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#41 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Little Pocket)
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 913 Piedmont Dr (0.23 mi W, in review). 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 (~$6,823/yr at $559,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$569/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:
- 21,763 sq ft (0.50 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03064
- Addresses on lot:
- 1020 APPOLLO 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 21,763 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: $492,000 – $626,000 · 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
- New home at 913 Piedmont Dr (In review)0.23 mi W
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Nov 26, 2025), 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, $850,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 1070 Appollo Way ADU (Entitled)0.11 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 20, 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 (Entitled)0.21 mi W
In "Entitled" for 6.7 yr (since Feb 28, 2020), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Garage and Accessory Dwelling Unit (Entitled)0.21 mi W
In "Entitled" for 6.7 yr (since Feb 21, 2020), 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: Bernardino Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Premier Pools (10 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); William E Carter (7 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Pacific Builders (5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Dreams 2 Reality Construction (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2311854 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 9, 2023 | $23,680 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 32 squares of Composite Class A. In-progress inspection required if … |