155 Cathcart Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Strawberry Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62685, -121.46361
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 $370,000 ($326,000–$414,000).
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 5,663 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$8,201 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Nov 7, 2018).
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 (0.25 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 (~$4,668/yr at $370,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$389/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03254
- Addresses on lot:
- 155 CATHCART AVE
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 5,663 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: $326,000 – $414,000 · 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)0.25 mi N
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).
- Avana Park, Residential Subdivision (Entitled)0.41 mi SE
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).
- 120 Ford Road - Parcel 3 (Entitled)0.14 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 8.1 yr (since Oct 19, 2018), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 120 For Road - Parcel 1 (Entitled)0.14 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 8.1 yr (since Oct 18, 2018), 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: Sunelectric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Park Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Cobex Construction Group (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Riverland Homes (16 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Rpm Development And Engineering (8 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1820983 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Nov 7, 2018 | $26,800 | 2.97kw Solar PV System, Where scope of work includes a main breaker change-out and/or panel upgrade, ALL supply side con… |
| RES-1820910 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 26, 2018 | $8,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 20 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-001… |
| RES-1718874 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 11, 2017 | $700 | Repairing 1 sq of roofing, Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314 |
| RES-1620631 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 20, 2016 | $13,317 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |