2320 Downar Way
Sacramento 95838 · East Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64504, -121.41211
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $416,000 ($366,000–$466,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 23, 2021, 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: 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 (0.15 mi N, 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 (~$5,192/yr at $416,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$433/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:
- 52,708 sq ft (1.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Light · Storage
- Tax rate area:
- 03190
- Addresses on lot:
- 2320 DOWNAR WAY; 2320 DOWNAR WAY UNIT 10 UNIT 10; 2320 DOWNAR WAY UNIT 11 UNIT 11
Zoning & Land Use
M-1-SPD — 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: 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: $366,000 – $466,000 · 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)0.15 mi N
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2431 Harris Ave (In review)0.44 mi S
In "In review" for 15 mo (since Aug 21, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-10-22" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Trucking Facility (Issued)0.35 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Mcm Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Riverland Homes (22 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Izba Development (2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Tri West Homes (2 in ½ mi · New single-family home); William Construction (2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2108679 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 23, 2021 | $24,400 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 80 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0027 |