3901 Cottontail Way
Sacramento 95823 · Parkway · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48550, -121.46309
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 $418,000 ($368,000–$468,000).
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 6,950 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 (+$16,940 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Dec 1, 2023).
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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Apartment Complex (0.39 mi SW, fee estimate). 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 (~$5,215/yr at $418,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$435/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:
- 6,950 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03175
- Addresses on lot:
- 3901 COTTONTAIL 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 6,950 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 06067C0302H, 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: $368,000 – $468,000 · 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
- Apartment Complex (Fee estimate)0.39 mi SW
In "Fee estimate" for 5 yr (since Oct 27, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (36 housing units, $6,520,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Clubhouse for Apartment Complex (Fee estimate)0.41 mi SW
In "Fee estimate" for 5 yr (since Oct 27, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). High-impact scale ($1,870,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Clover Workforce Apartments (Entitled)0.34 mi W
In "Entitled" for 18 mo (since May 15, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (358 housing units, 358 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- Clover, Quadrant 2, Building 1 (In review)0.4 mi SW
High-impact scale (24 housing units, $4,050,192 declared valuation across 12 permits). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Good Life Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Jaguar Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Mako Custom Homes (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); The Gb Group (10 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); F And T Investments (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2325572 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 1, 2023 | $3,200 | Plumbing Permit: Replace water main service line. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout thi… |
| RES-2317578 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Aug 18, 2023 | $35,000 | EOTC - EXPEDITED - Fire damage repair-Remove and replace damaged rafters, beam and collar beams in area of work. reroof,… |
| RES-2120359 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Sep 20, 2021 | $9,263 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Mini-Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit s… |