2167 Bernard Way
Sacramento 95822 · Golf Course Terrace · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.49748, -121.48877
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 $442,000 ($389,000–$495,000).
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 6,970 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 (+$22,995 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Oct 23, 2026).
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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 7067 Remo Way New ADU (320 ft E, 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 (~$5,489/yr at $442,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$457/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03015
- Addresses on lot:
- 2167 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 6,970 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: $389,000 – $495,000 · 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
- 7067 Remo Way New ADU (Entitled)320 ft 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 6931 Diegel Cir (Issued)0.23 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.
- New home at 6830 24th St (Issued)0.45 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: Empower Solar (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); General Drainworks (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Syntrol Plumbing Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); 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 (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2623837 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Oct 23, 2026 | $10,000 | E-Permit: Water Service replacement or repair, 50 L.F. Water Re-pipe, 50 L.F. |
| RES-2623352 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 19, 2026 | $10,000 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 50 L.F. |
| RES-2617632 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 3, 2026 | $20,000 | 0kw Solar PV System, 13.5 kw PV Storage System Size and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null)., (N) 125A Su… |
| RES-2320635 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 27, 2023 | $15,950 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 29 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-2317767 |