1460 Birchwood Ln
Sacramento 95822 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53401, -121.50232
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 $544,000 ($479,000–$609,000).
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 10,019 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 (+$22,400 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jul 6, 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: 4411 Del Rio Road ADUs (0.2 mi NW, 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 (~$6,652/yr at $544,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$554/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:
- 10,019 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03007
- Addresses on lot:
- 1460 BIRCHWOOD LN
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 10,019 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: $479,000 – $609,000 · 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
- 4411 Del Rio Road ADUs (Entitled)0.2 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 12, 2021), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- 1708 Wentworth Ave Detached ADU (Entitled)0.25 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Mar 12, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1711 Wentworth Ave ADU (Entitled)0.26 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since May 14, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1718 Wentworth Ave ADU (Entitled)0.27 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 24, 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: Red Leaf Developments (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); 4ever Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Sr Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Peck Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Allright Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2614257 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 6, 2026 | $43,500 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 50 squares of Composite Class A. In-progress inspection required if… |
| RES-2015446 | Windows / doors / siding | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 28, 2020 | $32,000 | REMOVE AND REPLACE (13) WINDOWS (1) SLIDER, REPLACE STUCCO AND DRY WALL AS NEEDED. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms requir… |
| RES-1915244 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 12, 2019 | $13,043 | Change-out w/new ducts Condenser/Coil Only (Split System) to Condenser/Coil Only (Split System). The existing unit shall… |
| RES-1913549 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 19, 2019 | $3,520 | Change-out Condenser/Coil Only (Split System) to Condenser/Coil Only (Split System). The existing unit shall be removed.… |