1423 Potrero Way
Sacramento 95822 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52957, -121.50447
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 $531,000 ($467,000–$595,000).
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 8,276 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 7 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$17,540 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Oct 10, 2025).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 4723 Crestwood Way (0.15 mi NW, 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 (~$6,503/yr at $531,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$542/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:
- 8,276 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03007
- Addresses on lot:
- 1423 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 8,276 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: $467,000 – $595,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4723 Crestwood Way (In review)0.15 mi NW
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 5430 Gilgunn Way (Entitled)0.27 mi S
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 14, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 4901 S Land Park Dr ADU (Entitled)0.28 mi W
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 20, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1701 Potrero Way ADU (Entitled)0.29 mi E
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Four Ace Electrical Services (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Woodruff Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Air Zone Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Honest Sewer And Drain (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); In N Out Restoration (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2521239 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Oct 10, 2025 | $1,345 | Install ev charger 50 amps, 240 vac, nema 14-50 ev charger outlet inside the garage 6ft or less from the electrical sub … |
| RES-2517300 | Electrical / panel | Withdrawn | Iss. Aug 17, 2025 | $895 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, adding 1 outlets (240V). |
| RES-2418675 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Aug 21, 2024 | $595 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service. |
| RES-2304941 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 13, 2023 | $9,440 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 20 L.F. |
| RES-1921142 | Electrical / panel |