7009 Catlen Way
Sacramento 95831 · Greenhaven · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.49928, -121.51890
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $633,000 ($557,000–$709,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 7,405 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 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 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)
- ✓ Active nearby investment (Dutch Bros Corporate Way)
0.48 mi S in "Finaled / completed" stage — High-impact scale ($2,000,000 declared valuation across 6 permits).
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 (~$7,666/yr at $633,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$639/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03056
- Addresses on lot:
- 7009 CATLEN WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — 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 7,405 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: $557,000 – $709,000 · 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
- Dutch Bros Corporate Way (Finaled / completed)0.48 mi S
High-impact scale ($2,000,000 declared valuation across 6 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Four Edges (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Less Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); J And D Greenberg Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Crown Plumbing And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Stuart James Construction (10 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621741 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Oct 1, 2026 | $150,000 | INTERIOR REMODEL AND RECONSTRUCTION FOLLOWING A PLUMBING-RELATED WATER LOSS. SCOPE INCLUDES INSULATION, DRYWALL, INTERIO… |
| RES-2124032 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Nov 10, 2021 | $1,848 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 8 L.F. |
| RES-2102990 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 11, 2021 | $1,340 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, relocate to inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2015203 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 24, 2020 | $26,100 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 30 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0668-0117 |