2162 Ferran Ave
Sacramento 95832 · Meadowview · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48070, -121.48957
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 $410,000 ($361,000–$459,000).
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 6,098 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
- ✓ 7 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 1, 2025, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Meadowview
163 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (19.5 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#30 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Meadowview)
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 2250 Craig Ave ADU (0.28 mi SE, 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 (~$5,124/yr at $410,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$427/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03054
- Addresses on lot:
- 2162 FERRAN AVE
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 6,098 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: $361,000 – $459,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95832) · FY 2026
Studio $1,910 · 1BR $2,010 · 2BR $2,470 · 3BR $3,290 · 4BR $3,790
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
10 active or recent development projects (10 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 520 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction1 permit
- Adds housing (ADU)9 permits (9 units)
- Additions & renovations41 permits
- Building systems451 permits
- Repairs8 permits
- Other10 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 2250 Craig Ave ADU (Entitled)0.28 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 10, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 2262 Craig Ave ADU (Entitled)0.3 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 4, 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 7501 Lemarsh Way (Entitled)0.35 mi N
In "Entitled" for 3.8 yr (since Jan 11, 2023), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2162 Matson Dr (Entitled)0.36 mi N
In "Entitled" for 3.8 yr (since Feb 8, 2023), 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: Bell Brothers Heating And Air (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Zumwalt And Associates (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Grid Alternatives (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Rose Remodeling (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); River City Patio Covers (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2516161 | Windows / doors / siding | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 1, 2025 | $17,000 | CHANGE OUT 8 WIDOWS & 2 PATIO DOORS ; 7 WINDOWS RETROFIT, 1 WINDOW OPENING & BUILDING UP (NO CHANGE IN WIDTH) ,1 DOOR RE… |
| RES-2515991 | Windows / doors / siding | Void | App. Jul 30, 2025 | $17,000 | "CHANGE OUT 8 WIDOWS & 2 PATIO DOORS ; 7 WINDOWS RETROFIT, 1 WINDOW OPENING & BUILDING UP (NO CHANGE IN WIDTH) ,1 DOOR R… |
| RES-2510578 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. May 22, 2025 | $7,000 | Change-out Ducts Only to Ducts Only. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same locati… |
| RES-2504572 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Mar 7, 2025 | $2,461 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work, m… |
| RES-2326792 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Dec 18, 2023 | $16,055 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 24 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-011… |
| RES-1914791 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 6, 2019 | $13,664 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1818106 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 17, 2018 | $2,461 | AA: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work, main br… |