4517 Cedarwood Way
Sacramento 95823 · Parkway · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48311, -121.45150
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 $401,000 ($353,000–$449,000).
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 6,970 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 25, 2021, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: 1% annual chance flood, depth under 1 foot)
about 56% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 1% annual chance flood, depth under 1 foot. 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 7551 Mandy Dr (0.48 mi W, in review). 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 (~$5,021/yr at $401,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$418/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:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 4517 CEDARWOOD 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 6,970 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: 1% annual chance flood, depth under 1 foot (about 56% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 44% 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: $353,000 – $449,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 7551 Mandy Dr (In review)0.48 mi W
In "In review" for 13 mo (since Oct 28, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Hb Home Builders 88 (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); V And T Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Plumber Hero (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 (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-2103962 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 25, 2021 | $3,294 | AA: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Trenchless 30 L.F. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC se… |
| RES-2014331 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 12, 2020 | $11,000 | REMODEL 2 BATHROOMS, C/O VANITY, TUB, AND TOILET. C/O 7 WINDOWS FROM ALUMINUM TO VINYL, RETROFIT. Carbon monoxide & Smo… |
| RES-2010371 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 18, 2020 | $11,000 | RE-ROOF 1112 sq. ft home, replace gutter, remove kitchen cabinets, install new, and exterior residential electrical pane… |
| RES-2010394 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jun 17, 2020 | $9,090 | Change-out w/new ducts Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in… |