4990 Virginia Way
Sacramento 95822 · Hollywood Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52885, -121.49142
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 $481,000 ($423,000–$539,000).
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 7,405 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$14,407 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jun 16, 2025).
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: New home (0.35 mi SW, 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 (~$5,933/yr at $481,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$494/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03007
- Addresses on lot:
- 4990 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 7,405 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: $423,000 – $539,000 · 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
- New home (Entitled)0.35 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 4.1 yr (since Oct 25, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 2336 Haldis ADU and remodel (Entitled)0.36 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Jan 29, 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 2361 Murieta Way (Fee estimate)0.4 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 6.7 yr (since Feb 28, 2020), 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)0.42 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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Yancey (1 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (1 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Americas Vinyl Exteriors (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Affordable Trenchless And Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Boyd Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2512558 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 16, 2025 | $8,180 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Trenchless 45 L.F. |
| RES-2412380 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jun 12, 2024 | $1,515 | Add new 40 amp circuit to sub-panel and run approximately 40’ 8 AWG wire in ¾” EMT conduit with 10 AWG ground to new Jui… |
| RES-2104497 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 24, 2021 | $31,000 | EPC - Remodel to include: Kitchen, Bath, Laundry. Kitchen: Remove wall between kitchen and dining room. Relocate water l… |
| RES-1914456 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 1, 2019 | $31,500 | Full Master Bath to include Replacement of vanity , sinks counter tops & faucets. Install plumbing for 2 sinks. Replace… |