356 Country River Way
Sacramento 95831 · Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48365, -121.54707
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 $665,000 ($585,000–$745,000).
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 (+$18,992 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Dec 27, 2023).
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 (~$8,031/yr at $665,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$669/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:
- 356 COUNTRY 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: $585,000 – $745,000 · 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
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tesla Energy Operations (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · EV charger); Elite Construction And Remodel (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Michael Jones And Son (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Americas Vinyl Exteriors (7 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-2327094 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Dec 27, 2023 | $76,065 | Siding Permit: Removing of two tier wood siding. Installing OSB, flashing all windows and doors. Installing house wrap … |
| RES-2102265 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Feb 11, 2021 | $30,800 | EPC - Remodel to create new bathroom within existing garage. Relocate FAU, and electrical. Carbon monoxide & Smoke ala… |
| RES-1816781 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 30, 2018 | $12,162 | 3.15kw Solar PV System.. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314, Water conserving f… |
| RES-1815973 | EV charger | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 20, 2018 | $1,500 | Installing a wall connector EV charger. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. |