3735 Samos Way
Sacramento 95823 · Parkway · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.47889, -121.46527
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 $505,000 ($444,000–$566,000).
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 9,583 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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$93,646 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (11 total permits, latest Oct 11, 2026).
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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Apartment Complex (0.35 mi NW, fee estimate). 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 (~$6,207/yr at $505,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$517/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:
- 9,583 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 3735 SAMOS 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 9,583 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 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)
Range: $444,000 – $566,000 · 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
- Apartment Complex (Fee estimate)0.35 mi NW
In "Fee estimate" for 5 yr (since Oct 27, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (36 housing units, $6,520,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Clubhouse for Apartment Complex (Fee estimate)0.31 mi NW
In "Fee estimate" for 5 yr (since Oct 27, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). High-impact scale ($1,870,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 7656 Detroit Blvd (In review)0.13 mi W
In "In review" for 5 mo (since Jun 4, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Plan Check Target" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Clover Workforce Apartments (Entitled)0.47 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 18 mo (since May 15, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (358 housing units, 358 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sunrun Installation Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); S And A Properties (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Touchstone Design And Build (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Round Tuit Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); F And T Investments (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (11 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2622719 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Oct 11, 2026 | $18,045 | Change-out Split System (all-electric heat pump) to Split System (all-electric heat pump). The existing unit shall be re… |
| RES-2622299 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Oct 6, 2026 | $20,654 | WORK STARTED TO COMPLETE RES-2403872 There will be a kitchen remodel of cabinets and countertop, 2 baths remodel, and fl… |
| RES-2622293 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Oct 6, 2026 | $9,554 | PERMIT TO COMPLETE AND REPLACE RES-2403872 There will be a kitchen remodel of cabinets and countertop, 2 baths remodel, … |
| RES-2411585 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. May 28, 2024 | $87,691 | Permit to replace permits RES-2403872 and RES-2402773 work to be completed by property owner: Home remodel to include t… |