166 Estes Way
Sacramento 95838 · Glenwood Meadows · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64508, -121.46502
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 $420,000 ($370,000–$470,000).
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.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$11,200 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Jan 17, 2020).
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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Pela Place Development (0.33 mi NE, 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 (~$5,238/yr at $420,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$437/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:
- 166 ESTES 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: $370,000 – $470,000 · 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)0.33 mi NE
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)0.35 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).
- New home at 4524 Austin St (Issued)0.4 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 2.4 yr (first record Jun 26, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo.
- Pell Circle Warehouse (Finaled / completed)310 ft S
High-impact scale ($9,980,006 declared valuation across 15 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tesla Energy Operations (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sunrun Installation Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Pruden Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Ti Builders (6 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Forest Services (5 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-2000857 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jan 17, 2020 | — | REVISION TO RES-1922315: REMOVING 100 AMP SUB PANEL |
| RES-1922315 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Nov 15, 2019 | $16,087 | 6.09kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). SEE RES-2000857: REMOVING 100 AMP SUB P… |
| RES-1805480 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 26, 2018 | $6,000 | Tear off, install 13 squares of 30 yr laminated dimensional composition roofing material. In-progress inspection require… |
| RES-1802634 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 12, 2018 | $10,833 | 7.32kw Solar PV System, All supply side connections, main breaker change-out, and/or panel upgrade will require a second… |