5081 Kelton Way
Sacramento 95838 · Pell/Main Industrial Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.65763, -121.46850
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1-PUD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $412,000 ($363,000–$461,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 20, 2026, 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)
about 28% 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Sandhu Residence (0.32 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 (~$5,147/yr at $412,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$429/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:
- 139,392 sq ft (3.20 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Light · Storage
- Tax rate area:
- 03390
- Addresses on lot:
- 5081 KELTON WAY
Zoning & Land Use
M-1-PUD — Light Industrial Zone (I)
2040 General Plan: Employment Mixed Use (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), not a single-family residential zone.
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 (about 28% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 72% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0062H, 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: $363,000 – $461,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95838) · FY 2026
Studio $1,610 · 1BR $1,690 · 2BR $2,080 · 3BR $2,770 · 4BR $3,190
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Sandhu Residence (Entitled)0.32 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 4.1 yr (since Oct 11, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Xiong Residence (Entitled)0.45 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 15 mo (since Aug 5, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 230 Main Ave (Issued)0.34 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 3.2 yr (first record Sep 5, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.2 yr.
- New home at 240 Main Ave (Issued)0.35 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 3.2 yr (first record Sep 5, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.2 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: J Four Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Red Hill Construction (3 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Ti Builders (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Tamarack Builders (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Kcs West (2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2605536 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Mar 20, 2026 | — | EPC - REVISION TO COM-2603435: INSTALL NEW INPUT MODULES TO MONITOR EXISTING FIRE PUMP SWITCHES. |
| COM-2603435 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Issued | Iss. Mar 12, 2026 | $14,135 | EPC - REPLACE THE EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM LIKE-FOR-LIKE IN-KIND WITH A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SEE REVISION COM-260… |