2315 Downar Way
Sacramento 95838 · East Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64602, -121.41242
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 $735,000 ($647,000–$823,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (17 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$205,267 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Jul 20, 2023).
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: McClellan Heights Townhomes (480 ft 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 (~$8,829/yr at $735,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$736/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:
- 19,602 sq ft (0.45 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Three Family · 1 Single Family Unit / 1 Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03190
- Addresses on lot:
- 2311 DOWNAR WAY; 2313 DOWNAR WAY; 2315 DOWNAR WAY
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: $647,000 – $823,000 · 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
- McClellan Heights Townhomes (Entitled)480 ft NE
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 18, 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 (21 housing units across 0 permits).
- Trucking Facility (Issued)0.32 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 7.9 yr (first record Dec 21, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.8 yr. High-impact scale ($1,715,472 declared valuation across 5 permits).
- Pinell Truck Service (Issued)0.39 mi W
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).
- New home at 2310 Bell Ave (Fee estimate)270 ft NE
In "Fee estimate" for 7.1 yr (since Oct 3, 2019), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Izba Development (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Riverland Homes (22 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Spanda Industrial Development (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Sacramento Refrigeration (2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Tri West Homes (2 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2223572 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. Jul 20, 2023 | $223,872 | EPC - EXPEDITED 10.7,5- SHARED PLANS 2 -- ADU 2311 Downar Way -- is 1,193 sq ft with 369 sq ft garage and 35 sq ft co… |
| RES-2223569 | New duplex / half-plex | Finaled | Iss. Jul 20, 2023 | $470,747 | EPC - EXPEDITED 10.7,5- SHARED PLANS 2 -- New construction of a duplex . Unit 1 address is 2315 Downar Way - 1,271 sq … |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 6 entries (report years 2022, 2023, 2025).