5821 Holstein Way
Sacramento 95822 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52112, -121.50982
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 $545,000 ($480,000–$610,000).
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 10,890 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$20,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Sep 24, 2026).
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)
about 9% 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 1414 Sterling St (0.32 mi E, issued). 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 (~$6,663/yr at $545,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$555/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:
- 10,890 sq ft (0.25 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03018
- Addresses on lot:
- 5821 HOLSTEIN 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 10,890 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 (about 9% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 91% 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: $480,000 – $610,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
7 active or recent development projects (6 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 546 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction4 permits (1 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)4 permits (4 units)
- Demolition1 permit
- Additions & renovations63 permits
- Building systems455 permits
- Repairs6 permits
- Other13 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1414 Sterling St (Issued)0.32 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 13, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5840 Wymore Way (Issued)480 ft SW
Active in "Issued" for 20 mo (first record Mar 17, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,170,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home (Entitled)0.34 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 7.3 yr (since Jul 12, 2019), 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)0.41 mi NE
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Jaguar Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Premier Patio Covers (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Water Heater Experts (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Premier Pools (12 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); D And J Kitchens And Baths (10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621261 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Sep 24, 2026 | $37,750 | Change-out w/new ducts Furnace Only (Split System) to Mini-Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new uni… |
| RES-2103953 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Feb 26, 2021 | $13,275 | 2 New Patio Covers - (1) aluminum patio cover 14' x 20' = 280 sf. ft. solid flat. (1) 10' x 19.5' solid flat. Carbon mon… |
| RES-1809963 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. May 25, 2018 | $5,691 | Change-out installation of Gas - Tankless to Gas - Tankless, located outside building, screened by the Building and any … |