6521 Weatherford Way
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.46554, -121.42692
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 $432,000 ($380,000–$484,000).
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 May 30, 2019, 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))
all 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 6490 Weatherford Way (280 ft S, issued). 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 (~$5,375/yr at $432,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$448/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:
- 6521 WEATHERFORD 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) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0308H, 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: $380,000 – $484,000 · 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 6490 Weatherford Way (Issued)280 ft S
Active in "Issued" for 4.5 yr (first record May 24, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.7 yr.
- Kaiser South - OSHPD Addition (Emergency Expansion) (Finaled / completed)0.42 mi NE
High-impact scale ($1,196,470 declared valuation across 56 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Northwest Exteriors (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Super Mario Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Zimmerman Re Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Kaiser Foundation Health Plan (88 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1909701 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. May 30, 2019 | $5,998 | C/O 6 Windows & 1 Patio Door. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314 |
| RES-1822118 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Nov 15, 2018 | $12,161 | E-Permit: Water Service replacement or repair, 50 L.F. Water Re-pipe, 250 L.F. 12/5/18-Per contractor, water service rep… |
| RES-1803155 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 20, 2018 | $8,290 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 2 layer(s), 19 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-001… |
| RES-1710010 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jun 12, 2017 | $17,319 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |