523 Little River Way
Sacramento 95831 · Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.49070, -121.54115
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 $664,000 ($584,000–$744,000).
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 7,841 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$18,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Sep 25, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$8,020/yr at $664,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$668/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:
- 7,841 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03165
- Addresses on lot:
- 523 LITTLE 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 7,841 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: $584,000 – $744,000 · 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 35 Zephyr Cove Cir (Applied)0.4 mi NW
work_desc changed to "Existing attached garage conversion to a JADU. 430 sq. ft. with new bathroom, kitchen, 3 windows, relocate exterior door and provide new exterior landing, accessibility ramp between JADU and Primary dwelling, level floor, sub panel, mini-split heating-cooling, 1-hour rated wall between dwellings. - PLNG-INSP Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms are required. Reference CRC sections R310 & R311. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per SB 407 (Note: Residences built after January 1, 1994 are exempt). All work subject to field inspections." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: American Home Energy Savers (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Jaj Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Rhino Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Vine Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Gala Construction (142 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-2621458 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 25, 2026 | $66,676 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 11kw Solar PV System, 23 kw PV Storage System Size and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater insta… |
| RES-2615365 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jul 20, 2026 | $3,109 | Electrical Permit: Change out of existing 200 amp panel with service under ground. Adding 7 outlets (120V). Carbon mon… |
| RES-2213462 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 24, 2022 | $7,037 | Change-out installation of Electric - 040 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not requir… |
| RES-2022982 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Dec 11, 2020 | $3,200 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work… |