2520 Belhaven Way
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55564, -121.39875
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 $474,000 ($417,000–$531,000).
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 6,575 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 13, 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)
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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 8178 Lake Forest Dr (0.45 mi SW, 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 (~$5,854/yr at $474,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$488/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:
- 6,575 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03233
- Addresses on lot:
- 2520 BELHAVEN 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 6,575 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 06067C0195H, 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: $417,000 – $531,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95826) · FY 2026
Studio $1,690 · 1BR $1,770 · 2BR $2,180 · 3BR $2,900 · 4BR $3,350
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 8178 Lake Forest Dr (Entitled)0.45 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 3.6 yr (since Apr 4, 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: Dreamstyle Remodeling Of California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Kitchen Mart (10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Yancey (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Dave Gross Enterprises (5 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Americas Vinyl Exteriors (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2503067 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Feb 13, 2025 | $7,600 | R/R 5 windows, like for like. The egress windows will meet the code requirements enforced at the time the structure was … |
| RES-1821171 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 31, 2018 | $9,200 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 25 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection r… |