915 Johnfer Way
Sacramento 95831 · Greenhaven · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51550, -121.52420
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $708,000 ($623,000–$793,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$14,400 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (21 total permits, latest Sep 15, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Greenhaven
112 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (41.6 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#46 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Greenhaven)
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Pool / spa (COM-1903830): Issued after 2 mo (13.2× the 5d median) — slower than 90% of pool / spa permits in City of Sacramento (median 5d, 90th pct 49d, n=1,059).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Cabana Townhomes (0.33 mi SW, 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 (~$8,521/yr at $708,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$710/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:
- 49,658 sq ft (1.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03064
- Addresses on lot:
- 915 JOHNFER WAY; 915 JOHNFER WAY # 10 # 10; 915 JOHNFER WAY # 1 # 1
Zoning & Land Use
R-3 — Multi-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-3 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
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 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: $623,000 – $793,000 · 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
- Cabana Townhomes (Entitled)0.33 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 3.6 yr (since Apr 14, 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 (16 housing units, $4,792,608 declared valuation across 4 permits).
- Pool / spa (COM-1903830) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo (13.2× the 5d median) — slower than 90% of pool / spa permits in City of Sacramento (median 5d, 90th pct 49d, n=1,059).
- New home at 6015 Riverside Blvd (Entitled)0.16 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 3.5 yr (since Apr 27, 2023), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 6240 S Land Park Drive (Entitled)0.5 mi E
In "Entitled" for 6.5 yr (since May 14, 2020), 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: Twb Renovations (5 on parcel, 9 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Cabs Heating And Air Conditioning (8 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); American Windows (4 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Mid Valley Roofing And Roof Removal (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Aqua Blue Swimming Pools Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (21 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2620344 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 15, 2026 | $12,000 | Electrical Permit: Interior electrical sub-panel and breaker replacement Building A - Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 18, 19, … |
| COM-2620238 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Sep 14, 2026 | $4,000 | Electrical Permit: - BLDG D Units 7, 8, 23, 24 Interior electrical sub-panel and breaker replacement. 125 AMP Zinsco in… |
| COM-2620228 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 14, 2026 | $6,000 | Electrical Permit: Building C - Units 9, 10, 11, 26, 27, 28 Interior electrical sub-panel and breaker replacement existi… |
| COM-2620225 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 14, 2026 | $12,000 | Electrical Permit: Building B - Units 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 Interior electrical sub-panel and b… |