5633 James Way
Sacramento 95822 · Mangan Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52347, -121.48472
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-EA-2 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $424,000 ($373,000–$475,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-EA-2 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 5,150 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 (+$6,072 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Jun 28, 2024).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 5892 28th St (0.47 mi SE, in review). 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 (~$5,284/yr at $424,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$440/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:
- 5,150 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03024
- Addresses on lot:
- 5633 JAMES WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-EA-2 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 5,150 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: $373,000 – $475,000 · 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 at 5892 28th St (In review)0.47 mi SE
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 16, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). valuation changed to "257435.4" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2361 Murieta Way (Fee estimate)0.3 mi N
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).
- New home at 2701 32nd Ave (Entitled)0.3 mi E
In "Entitled" for 2.2 yr (since Aug 14, 2024), 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)0.39 mi N
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Mobile Homes Plus (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); D4 Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Connected Technology (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ruan Construction (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Jagir Investments (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2412481 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jun 28, 2024 | $12,000 | HVAC/Bathroom Remodel Permit: Install HVAC, bathroom remodel. Convert closet in to bathroom. No structural changes, per… |
| RES-2403456 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Feb 16, 2024 | $4,200 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2313881 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 12, 2023 | $250 | Minor electrical, smud utility safety Inspection. No plans required. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference … |