909 Macarthur St
Sacramento 95838 · Parker Homes · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64525, -121.42826
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $360,000 ($317,000–$403,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (4 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,940 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Dec 27, 2019).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: Two Warehouses (0.23 mi N, 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 (~$4,554/yr at $360,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$380/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:
- 03195
- Addresses on lot:
- 909 MACARTHUR ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-SPD — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0068H, 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: $317,000 – $403,000 · 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
- Two Warehouses (Fee estimate)0.23 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 5.5 yr (since May 19, 2021), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($6,555,918 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Construction (Bldg A) - Shared Plans (2) (Fee estimate)0.36 mi NW
In "Fee estimate" for 5.5 yr (since May 17, 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 ($1,019,479 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- New home at 4282 Fell St (In review)0.41 mi W
In "In review" for 6 mo (since May 29, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). work_desc changed to "EPC - Build new 1863 sf residence with 4 bedrooms, 2,5 bathrooms, living room and 452 sf two car garage. 3.2 KW Solar $5,000 Any new landscaping done on this property is to be in compliance with the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance 15.92." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Pinell Truck Service (Issued)0.49 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 3.6 yr (first record Apr 5, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr. High-impact scale ($1,165,723 declared valuation across 3 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: W And W (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Buzz Oates Construction (12 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Dos Amigos Design Industries (10 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Reynen And Bardis Homes (10 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Terry Development (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1925514 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Dec 27, 2019 | $15,000 | EXPEDITED - Converting laundry room into bathroom and sitting room into bedroom. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required… |
| RES-1918154 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 23, 2019 | $7,500 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 15 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-014… |
| RES-1917109 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Sep 6, 2019 | $5,000 | c/o 14 windows like for like and no change to the openings. c/o 2 exterior doors like for like. Carbon monoxide & Sm… |