1712 Potrero Way
Sacramento 95822 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52932, -121.49880
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-EA-4 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $484,000 ($426,000–$542,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-EA-4 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (5 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 3, 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 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: 1701 Potrero Way ADU (330 ft N, 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 (~$5,968/yr at $484,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$497/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:
- 3,920 sq ft (0.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Planned Unit Development
- Tax rate area:
- 03007
- Addresses on lot:
- 1712 POTRERO WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-EA-4 — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
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 06067C0190H, 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: $426,000 – $542,000 · 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
- 1701 Potrero Way ADU (Entitled)330 ft N
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jul 2, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1708 Wentworth Ave Detached ADU (Entitled)0.15 mi N
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).
- 1718 Wentworth Ave ADU (Entitled)0.15 mi N
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).
- 1711 Wentworth Ave ADU (Entitled)0.15 mi N
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Harlan Quality Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Absolute Rooter And Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Sequoia Pacific Builders (29 in ½ mi · Demolition); Syncon Homes Of California (24 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Premier Pools (10 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2320915 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 3, 2023 | $3,900 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. Water … |
| RES-2316913 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 10, 2023 | $16,883 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 30 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-011… |