4941 Virginia Way
Sacramento 95822 · Hollywood Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53004, -121.49319
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 $460,000 ($405,000–$515,000).
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 6,098 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
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Dec 8, 2025, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 1718 Wentworth Ave ADU (0.31 mi W, 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 (~$5,694/yr at $460,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$475/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03007
- Addresses on lot:
- 4941 VIRGINIA 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 6,098 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 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: $405,000 – $515,000 · 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 1799 Wentworth Ave (In review)0.3 mi NW
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.
- 1718 Wentworth Ave ADU (Entitled)0.31 mi W
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).
- 1701 Potrero Way ADU (Entitled)0.32 mi W
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).
- 2046 20th AVE_ADU (Entitled)0.37 mi N
In "Entitled" for 3.4 yr (since Jun 8, 2023), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Cherry Home Improvement (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Nushake (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Veteran Pipeline Construction (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).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2525782 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Dec 8, 2025 | $3,000 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 60 L.F. |
| RES-1615584 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 27, 2016 | $7,500 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 2 layer(s), 18 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress i… |
| RES-1614706 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Sep 13, 2016 | $8,592 | c/o 9 windows like for like no changes to the openings Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections … |