320 Bay River Way
Sacramento 95831 · Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.49557, -121.55134
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 $660,000 ($581,000–$739,000).
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 7,150 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 (+$18,455 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Sep 29, 2021).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1903184): Pending in review for 7.7 yr (68.8× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 7131 Pocket Rd (0.12 mi NW, in review). 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 (~$7,974/yr at $660,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$665/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:
- 7,150 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03165
- Addresses on lot:
- 320 BAY RIVER 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 7,150 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: $581,000 – $739,000 · 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
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1903184) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7.7 yr (68.8× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 7131 Pocket Rd (In review)0.12 mi NW
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 27, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "INTEGRITY CONSTRUCTION & SOLUTIONS INC" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 301 Rivergate Way ADUs (Entitled)410 ft SW
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 28, 2021), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6860 Trudy Way (Issued)0.48 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 30, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.7 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Dave Gross Enterprises (1 on parcel, 9 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Phillip Isaacs Construction (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Matthew Gueffroy (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Water Heater Experts (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Kitchen Mart (22 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2121095 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 29, 2021 | $5,458 | Change-out installation of Electric - 65 Gal Elect Hybrid HWH, relocate to inside building, screening not required. Wate… |
| RES-2101692 | Pool / spa | Finaled | Iss. Feb 5, 2021 | $6,900 | Remove and Replace plaster finish in existing in-ground pool. Update drain to channel drain. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide A… |
| RES-1907382 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Apr 26, 2019 | — | EXPEDITED - REVISION TO RES-1903997: Changing header size to meet design requirements |
| RES-1903997 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Apr 17, 2019 | $6,200 | EPC Submittal - Remodel of Residential Building - Remove Partition Wall in dining area, relocate electrical switches, fr… |