6541 Nielsen Way
Sacramento 95820 · Tahoe Park South · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53868, -121.42806
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $422,000 ($371,000–$473,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 5,663 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 11 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 21, 2026, 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 Tahoe Park South
30 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (36.2 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#73 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Tahoe Park South)
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: 4360 63rd Street / New Building Club House (0.29 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 (~$5,261/yr at $422,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$438/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03016
- Addresses on lot:
- 6541 NIELSEN WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — 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 5,663 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 06067C0195H, 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: $371,000 – $473,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95820) · FY 2026
Studio $1,530 · 1BR $1,610 · 2BR $1,980 · 3BR $2,640 · 4BR $3,040
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 4360 63rd Street / New Building Club House (Entitled)0.29 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 3.3 yr (since Jul 20, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (30 housing units, $91,969 declared valuation across 7 permits).
- 4000 65th Street ADU (Entitled)160 ft W
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jun 18, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 2 new homes at 3975 67th St (Entitled)0.13 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.3 yr (since Jul 18, 2023), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3757 Marjorie Way (Entitled)0.19 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 2.5 yr (since Apr 26, 2024), 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: High End Electric (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); American Eagle Roofing And Gutters (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Air Tech HVAC (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Wise Monkey Repipe And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); John Mansfield (15 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2623603 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Oct 21, 2026 | $12,500 | REPIPE W/ PEX-A. HOUSE ONLY. 350' REPLACED. CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARMS REQUIRED. REFERENCE CRC SECTIONS R310.1 & R31… |
| RES-2613397 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 25, 2026 | $24,000 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount (all-electric heat pump). The existing unit shall be removed… |
| RES-2611942 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 9, 2026 | $30,406 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 23 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0676-013… |
| RES-2014177 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Aug 10, 2020 | $3,600 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work, a… |