1261 El Encanto Way
Sacramento 95831 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.49753, -121.51258
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 $670,000 ($590,000–$750,000).
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.
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 Sep 10, 2024, 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)
- ✓ Active nearby investment (Florin Road Storage)
0.21 mi E in "Issued" stage — High-impact scale ($5,674,817 declared valuation across 10 permits). contractor changed to "UPRITE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$8,088/yr at $670,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$674/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:
- 03056
- Addresses on lot:
- 1261 EL ENCANTO 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0285H, 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: $590,000 – $750,000 · 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
- Florin Road Storage (Issued)0.21 mi E
High-impact scale ($5,674,817 declared valuation across 10 permits). contractor changed to "UPRITE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Storage Facility on Corporate Way (Issued)0.46 mi SW
High-impact scale ($20,092,704 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Tru-North Properties - New Building (Finaled / completed)0.46 mi E
High-impact scale ($925,000 declared valuation across 4 permits).
- Dutch Bros Coffee at Freeport Blvd (Finaled / completed)0.48 mi SE
High-impact scale ($1,093,215 declared valuation across 5 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: River City Window And Door (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Cal Vintage Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Clarke And Rush Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Fielder Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Stuart James Construction (13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2420015 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Sep 10, 2024 | $14,196 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2119769 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Sep 13, 2021 | $38,494 | Remove 8 vinyl windows and 1 door and replace with 8 composite windows and 1 door with grilles. Carbon monoxide & Smoke … |
| RES-2110957 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. May 21, 2021 | $38,938 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 2 layer(s), 36 squares of Steel Tile Roofing. In-progress inspection required if… |
| RES-2022350 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Dec 3, 2020 | $2,461 | E-Permit: existing panel 150 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work. |