6965 Luther Dr
Sacramento 95823 · Parkway · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.50017, -121.46481
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1S in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $455,000 ($400,000–$510,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$12,795 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Nov 15, 2016).
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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Luther Gardens Apartments for Seniors (260 ft SW, 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 (~$5,637/yr at $455,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$470/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:
- 54,014 sq ft (1.24 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Multi-tenant · Incubator
- Tax rate area:
- 03174
- Addresses on lot:
- 6965 LUTHER DR
Zoning & Land Use
M-1S — Light Industrial Zone (I)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), not a single-family residential zone.
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 06067C0190H, 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: $400,000 – $510,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95823) · FY 2026
Studio $1,530 · 1BR $1,610 · 2BR $1,980 · 3BR $2,640 · 4BR $3,040
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Luther Gardens Apartments for Seniors (Entitled)260 ft SW
In "Entitled" for 7 yr (since Nov 5, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (16 housing units across 0 permits).
- Bldg 3 - New Building & Site Work (Finaled / completed)0.34 mi S
High-impact scale ($2,368,672 declared valuation across 29 permits).
- Florin Shell (Finaled / completed)0.42 mi SE
High-impact scale ($1,080,000 declared valuation across 17 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Johnson And Sampson Construction (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sonoran Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Gp Development (12 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Global Solutions (6 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Danami Construction (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1618362 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Nov 15, 2016 | $38,772 | EXPEDITED - SHARED PLANS WITH 7005 LUTHER DR, COM-1618360, Exterior accessibility site upgrades, asphalt, landscape & c… |
| COM-1614520 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 9, 2016 | $48,574 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 0 layer(s), 224 squares of Built-up Roofing. In-progress inspection required if 10 squares… |