6101 Fordham Way
Sacramento 95831 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51550, -121.51327
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 $675,000 ($594,000–$756,000).
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 12,197 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
- ✓ 8 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 1, 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 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)
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New garage / accessory structure (RES-2522630): Issued after 11 mo (4.7× the 69d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in City of Sacramento (median 69d, 90th pct 261d, n=231).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 5840 Wymore Way (0.37 mi N, 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 (~$8,145/yr at $675,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$679/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:
- 12,197 sq ft (0.28 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03018
- Addresses on lot:
- 6101 FORDHAM 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 12,197 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 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: $594,000 – $756,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95831) · FY 2026
Studio $1,980 · 1BR $2,070 · 2BR $2,550 · 3BR $3,390 · 4BR $3,910
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New garage / accessory structure (RES-2522630) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 11 mo (4.7× the 69d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in City of Sacramento (median 69d, 90th pct 261d, n=231).
- New home at 5840 Wymore Way (Issued)0.37 mi N
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)480 ft NE
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).
- Secondary Dwelling Unit (Entitled)0.11 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 7.5 yr (since May 28, 2019), 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: James E Williams And Son (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Halls Window Center (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Anchorline Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Premier Pools (18 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621952 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Oct 1, 2026 | $6,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work, m… |
| RES-2522630 | New garage / accessory structure | Issued | Iss. Sep 21, 2026 | $85,000 | EPC - TO BE REVIEWED UNDER 2022 CODE CYLE - Build detached garage of 672 sq. ft. with a 192 sq. ft. covered roof/porch … |
| RES-2420748 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Sep 19, 2024 | $30,000 | Reference exeired permit RES-221922 3. Ready to complete and need final inspection. Remove and replace all dry rotted… |
| RES-2411024 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. May 21, 2024 | $18,920 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 44 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress i… |