1501 Goldfish Way
Sacramento 95832 · Meadowview · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.46110, -121.49803
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $466,000 ($410,000–$522,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-PUD supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 9,973 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$40,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest May 4, 2026).
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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 1444 Brook Trout Way (320 ft 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 (~$5,762/yr at $466,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$480/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:
- 9,973 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03056
- Addresses on lot:
- 1501 GOLDFISH WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-PUD — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: 0
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 9,973 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: $410,000 – $522,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 1444 Brook Trout Way (In review)320 ft W
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 11, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 1440 Brook Trout Way (In review)380 ft W
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 13, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 1445 Brook Trout Way (In review)410 ft NW
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 11, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 1436 Brook Trout Way (In review)450 ft W
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 11, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Meritage Homes Of California (1 on parcel, 43 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Sac Pool Pros Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Proven Patio (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); KB Home Sacramento (173 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Roberts Managing Contractors (18 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2608749 | Addition (adds square footage) | Withdrawn | Iss. May 4, 2026 | $11,000 | 12ftx24ft non insulated Aluminum patio cover - 1 Fan and 4 Lights. 288 SF. All work subject to field inspection. Carbon … |
| RES-2603130 | Pool / spa | Issued | Iss. Mar 25, 2026 | $80,000 | EXPEDITED - New gunite swimming pool 450 SF Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314… |
| RES-2507314 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. May 2, 2025 | $445,808 | New, Plan Number 5016X, Elevation C, Single Family, 1 Story, R-3 Residential, 1-2 family, MP-2417662, 2488 1st Floor hab… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2025).