361 Ford Rd
Sacramento 95838 · Strawberry Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62886, -121.45821
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3-R in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $383,000 ($337,000–$429,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3-R allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (14 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,440 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jul 17, 2026).
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: Silver Eagle - 18 Subdivision (0.39 mi W, 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 (~$4,816/yr at $383,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$401/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:
- 9,583 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03254
- Addresses on lot:
- 361 FORD RD
Zoning & Land Use
R-3-R — Multi-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-3 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), 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: 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: $337,000 – $429,000 · 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
- Silver Eagle - 18 Subdivision (Entitled)0.39 mi W
In "Entitled" for 2.9 yr (since Dec 14, 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 (31 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home at 441 Kesner Ave (In review)0.38 mi N
In "In review" for 6 mo (since May 4, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Avana Park, Residential Subdivision (Entitled)0.49 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 19, 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 (8 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3333 Taylor St (In review)0.3 mi E
In "In review" for 5 mo (since Jun 29, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). valuation changed to "221828.1" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Yancey (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Jr Putman (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Tesla Energy Operations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Cabs Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); All Things Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2615182 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jul 17, 2026 | $3,658 | REMOVE INSULATION, AIR SEAL ATTIC, BLOW IN NEW INSULATION, DEEP BURY DUCTWORK. CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARMS ARE REQUIR… |
| RES-2603421 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 20, 2026 | $17,053 | Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same locati… |
| RES-1813137 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jul 11, 2018 | $4,062 | 2.745kw Solar PV System, Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. Water conserving f… |
| RES-1722761 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 12, 2017 | $15,999 | Change-out w/new ducts Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in… |