4474 Breckenridge Way
Sacramento 95838 · Glenwood Meadows · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64852, -121.46631
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 $409,000 ($360,000–$458,000).
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 3 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 5, 2018, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Pela Place Development (0.26 mi E, 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 (~$5,113/yr at $409,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$426/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:
- 03252
- Addresses on lot:
- 4474 BRECKENRIDGE 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0064J, effective June 16, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $360,000 – $458,000 · 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
- Pela Place Development (Entitled)0.26 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 12, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (7 housing units across 0 permits).
- Self Storage Building (Fee estimate)0.47 mi SW
In "Fee estimate" for 4.8 yr (since Jan 27, 2022), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($5,667,060 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Sandhu Residence (Entitled)0.47 mi N
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).
- New home at 4524 Austin St (Issued)0.31 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 2.4 yr (first record Jun 26, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Thais Technical Service (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Martinelli Home Improvement And Supply (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Ti Builders (9 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Kprs Construction Services (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Red Hill Construction (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1817156 | Windows / doors / siding | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 5, 2018 | $6,200 | C/O (9) Windows & (1) Sliding Door in same sizes and locations. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms required per CRC section… |
| RES-1804098 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Mar 5, 2018 | $2,111 | AA: existing panel 100 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 200 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work, main breaker… |
| RES-1714201 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 7, 2017 | $2,200 | AA: existing panel 100 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 200 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work. Carbon monox… |