6601 Surfside Way
Sacramento 95831 · Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.50717, -121.55106
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 $662,000 ($583,000–$741,000).
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 9,148 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 (+$8,280 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Oct 18, 2024).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Pocket
318 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (35.6 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#19 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Pocket)
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: Accessory dwelling unit at 6301 Faustino Way (0.42 mi NE, 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 (~$7,997/yr at $662,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$666/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:
- 9,148 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03165
- Addresses on lot:
- 6601 SURFSIDE 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 9,148 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 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: $583,000 – $741,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6301 Faustino Way (Issued)0.42 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 4.3 yr (first record Jul 22, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.3 yr. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 6572 Harmon Dr ADU Conversion (Entitled)0.11 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 4.8 yr (since Feb 9, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Won-Umeda Residence Addition (Entitled)0.3 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 7.2 yr (since Aug 21, 2019), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 6320 Surfside Way ADU (Entitled)0.33 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 9, 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: Semper Solaris Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Top Rank Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Nrg Pros (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Rci Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Chriswell Home Improvements (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2422230 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Oct 18, 2024 | $20,000 | 3.2kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null) W/ESS. All supply side connections, main b… |
| RES-2421595 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 2, 2024 | $31,450 | New install/New location Split System. A unit will be installed in a new location. This unit will be fully screened behi… |
| RES-2419707 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Sep 5, 2024 | $9,500 | Electrical Permit: Change existing panel to new 400 amp. Install new grounding system for 200 amp panel in garage. Se… |
| RES-2217073 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 16, 2022 | $9,500 | AA: existing panel 200 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 400 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work, main breaker… |