1604 Potrero Way
Sacramento 95822 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52992, -121.50041
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-EA-4 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $596,000 ($524,000–$668,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-EA-4 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 23,087 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$40,700 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Sep 20, 2024).
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)
about 96% 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: 1718 Wentworth Ave ADU (0.15 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 (~$7,244/yr at $596,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$604/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:
- 23,087 sq ft (0.53 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03007
- Addresses on lot:
- 1604 POTRERO WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-EA-4 — 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 23,087 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 (about 96% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 4% 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: $524,000 – $668,000 · 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
- 1718 Wentworth Ave ADU (Entitled)0.15 mi NE
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1799 Wentworth Ave (In review)0.17 mi NE
High-impact scale (2 housing units, $900,395 declared valuation across 1 permit). work_desc changed to "EPC - Building 4,577 SF Conditioned area Single-Family Residence with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, Porch of 310 sq. ft. attached two-car garage of 520 sq. ft., attached 420 sq. ft. 2nd dwelling unit with 1 bedroom , 1 bathroom. Solar PV 5.04kWdc, ESS 6.0kWh. On a vacant lot. Removal of Existing Detached non-dwelling structures requires a Wrecking Premit(s) be issued before a permit for the new duplex can be issued." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4723 Crestwood Way (In review)0.32 mi W
In "In review" for 8 mo (since Mar 19, 2026), 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 1705 Fruitridge Rd (In review)0.35 mi S
In "In review" for 6 mo (since May 4, 2026), 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: Sierra Pacific Home And Comfort (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Greenberg Clark (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Lightning Demolition And Hauling (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Demolition); Db Home Design (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sequoia Pacific Builders (29 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2420815 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Sep 20, 2024 | $23,889 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Ground Mount to Ground Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2322054 | Pool / spa | Finaled | Iss. Oct 20, 2023 | $10,000 | DISCONNECT UTILITIES. REMOVE WALLS DOWN SEVERAL FEET. PUNCH HOLES IN BOTTOM FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE. FILL REMAINING POOL W… |
| RES-2206272 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 24, 2022 | $50,000 | MASTER BATHROOM REMODEL: CAP OFF PLUMBING TO SINK NEAR TOLIET, REPLACE EXISITNG CABINETS, COUNTERTOPS, SINKS, FACUETS, M… |
| RES-2205979 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 18, 2022 | $33,456 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Trenchless 167 L.F. |
| RES-2203901 |