2130 Bernard Way
Sacramento 95822 · Golf Course Terrace · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.49782, -121.49006
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-EA-4 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $431,000 ($379,000–$483,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-EA-4 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 7,841 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 4 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$8,250 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Dec 16, 2019).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
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 6931 Diegel Cir (0.2 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 (~$5,363/yr at $431,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$447/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:
- 03015
- Addresses on lot:
- 2130 BERNARD WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-EA-4 — 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 06067C0305H, 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: $379,000 – $483,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95822) · FY 2026
Studio $1,620 · 1BR $1,700 · 2BR $2,090 · 3BR $2,780 · 4BR $3,210
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6931 Diegel Cir (Issued)0.2 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 14 mo (first record Sep 16, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 9 mo. work_desc changed to "EPC - NEW DETACHED 2 BDRM ADU 743 SF, GARAGE 400 SF, PATIO 102 SF. with solar Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. 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. SEE REVISION RES-2612352: RELOCATED DOORS ON SHEET A-2 SEE REVISION RES-2623850: REPLACING CENTRAL UNIT WITH 3 MINI SPLIT UNITS" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 7067 Remo Way New ADU (Entitled)0.13 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 7, 2021), 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 1905 Newport Ave (Issued)0.48 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jul 3, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo.
- New home at 6830 24th St (Issued)0.48 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 22 mo (first record Jan 3, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 6 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Pride Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Md Construction And Restoration (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Home Depot USA (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Grid Alternatives (4 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-1924434 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Dec 16, 2019 | $8,790 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1923364 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 3, 2019 | $14,000 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1616758 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 18, 2016 | $8,500 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 21 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection r… |
| RES-1616720 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Oct 17, 2016 | $25,000 | Kitchen Remodel: Appliances, Counter tops, cabinets, Flooring, Plumbing fixtures, Electrical fixtures, Sink. Master Bath… |