5340 Ethel Way
Sacramento 95820 · Lawrence Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52706, -121.45257
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 $415,000 ($365,000–$465,000).
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 9,148 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$12,489 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Oct 20, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
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: 4995 Stockton Blvd Demo and 200 unit multifamily ministerial infill housing (0.46 mi NE, 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 (~$5,181/yr at $415,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$432/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:
- 9,148 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03016
- Addresses on lot:
- 5340 ETHEL 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 9,148 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 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: $365,000 – $465,000 · 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
- 4995 Stockton Blvd Demo and 200 unit multifamily ministerial infill housing (Entitled)0.46 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 5.6 yr (since Apr 12, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (161 housing units across 0 permits).
- 4995 Stockton Blvd Demo and 200 unit multifamily ministerial infill housing (Entitled)0.46 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 5.6 yr (since Apr 12, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (39 housing units across 0 permits).
- San Juan Apartments (Entitled)0.49 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 3.8 yr (since Jan 13, 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 (25 housing units, $5,026,521 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Dutch Bros - Stockton Blvd. ESTIMATE (Fee estimate)0.43 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 8.6 yr (since Apr 10, 2018), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Clear Efficiency (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Infinium Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Vcr Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); C And K Builders (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Rg Snyder Group (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2623435 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 20, 2026 | $34,656 | Change-out w/new ducts Roof Mount to Roof Mount (all-electric heat pump). The existing unit shall be removed. The new un… |
| RES-2510702 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. May 29, 2025 | $28,910 | 8.3kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main breaker… |
| RES-2506811 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Apr 5, 2025 | $3,800 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2502269 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 3, 2025 | $34,656 | Change-out w/new ducts Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the… |