491 Windward Way
Sacramento 95831 · Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.50643, -121.54393
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 $677,000 ($596,000–$758,000).
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 12,500 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$7,680 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Jan 27, 2025).
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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 6301 Faustino Way (0.45 mi N, 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 (~$8,168/yr at $677,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$681/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:
- 12,500 sq ft (0.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03165
- Addresses on lot:
- 491 WINDWARD 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 12,500 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: $596,000 – $758,000 · 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)0.45 mi N
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.
- SFR at 4 Kathy Court (Entitled)0.47 mi N
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 2, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 6572 Harmon Dr ADU Conversion (Entitled)0.49 mi W
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6334 Seastone Way (Issued)0.44 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 2.1 yr (first record Oct 21, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 21 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: American Cool Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Big Mountain Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Solcore (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Tcg Construction (84 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Bay Area Activo (14 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-2501765 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 27, 2025 | $18,360 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 36 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress i… |
| RES-2501553 | Roof replacement | Withdrawn | Iss. Jan 23, 2025 | $13,680 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 36 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-2501161 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 22, 2025 | $3,000 | Repairs Permit: We will be removing solar panels from the roof and re-installing them after a roofing company re-roofs.… |
| RES-2205972 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Mar 18, 2022 | $37,176 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |