Parcel Context · Public-Records Property BriefAPN 050-0461-009-0000

4596 Cedarwood Way

Sacramento 95823 · Parkway · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48462, -121.45010

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
✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 29, 2026, 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X))
about 97% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X). Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
! 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:: 4596 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 97% of the lot); Zone X: 1% annual chance flood, depth under 1 foot (about 3% 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)

Estimated Price (ZIP ZHVI + Neighborhood ACS + Permit Model):$401,000

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

ACS 2020–2024 Median Gross Rent (Parkway):$1,480±$129

ACS 2020–2024 Median Gross Rent (ZIP 95823):$1,628±$50

Zillow Home Value Index (ZIP 95823, September 2026):$421,389

ACS 2020–2024 Median Home Value (Parkway):$338,000±$25,200

ACS 2020–2024 Median Home Value (ZIP 95823):$401,000±$10,600

Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)

3 active or recent development projects (3 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 270 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.

Adds housing (ADU)2 permits (2 units)
Additions & renovations19 permits
Building systems238 permits
Repairs5 permits
Other6 permits

Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders

Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Jr Putman (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Pacific West Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Eagle International (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 (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)

Record #	Category	Status	Applied / Issued	Valuation	Description
RES-2608498	Plumbing / water heater / sewer	Finaled	Iss. Apr 29, 2026	$2,500	Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Electric - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required.
RES-2005397	Electrical / panel	Finaled	Iss. Mar 30, 2020	$4,800	E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work, m…
RES-1820841	HVAC / heat pump	Finaled	Iss. Oct 25, 2018	$11,900	Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo…

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
✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 29, 2026, 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X))
about 97% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X). Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
! 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

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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 97% of the lot); Zone X: 1% annual chance flood, depth under 1 foot (about 3% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0302H, effective August 16, 2012

CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone

Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone