789 Klein Way
Sacramento 95831 · Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48682, -121.53115
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 $668,000 ($588,000–$748,000).
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 9,583 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$11,542 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Oct 23, 2026).
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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Soohoo Leon Residence 863 Cobble Cove Ln (0.46 mi S, 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 (~$8,065/yr at $668,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$672/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:
- 9,583 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03165
- Addresses on lot:
- 789 KLEIN 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 9,583 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: $588,000 – $748,000 · 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
- Soohoo Leon Residence 863 Cobble Cove Ln (Entitled)0.46 mi S
In "Entitled" for 6.2 yr (since Sep 2, 2020), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 863 Cobble Cove Ln (Finaled / completed)0.47 mi S
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $900,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sierra Pacific Home And Comfort (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bk Demolition (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Demolition); Gallaghers Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Kilowatt Solar Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Gala Construction (142 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2623883 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Oct 23, 2026 | $12,721 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Furnace Only (Split System) to Furnace Only (Split System). The existing unit shall b… |
| RES-2613618 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jul 2, 2026 | $1,750 | EPC - INSTALL A 40A EV CIRCUIT TO A HARDWIRE 32A EV CHARGER. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed thro… |
| RES-2423017 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Oct 18, 2024 | $15,254 | Change-out w/new ducts Ducts Only to Ducts Only. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the… |
| RES-2412383 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Jun 6, 2024 | $15,700 | Pool Demo Permit: 1- Punch two large holes at bottom of the pool (approx. 2 ft wide). 2- Break down two feet from the … |