3205 Kinnaird Way
Sacramento 95838 · Strawberry Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62403, -121.46691
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 $377,000 ($332,000–$422,000).
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 6,098 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$12,800 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Nov 18, 2024).
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 (0.44 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 (~$4,748/yr at $377,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$396/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03250
- Addresses on lot:
- 3205 KINNAIRD WAY
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 6,098 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 06067C0177J, 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: $332,000 – $422,000 · 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)0.44 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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Lindley Dr (Applied)0.35 mi S
In "Applied" for 19 mo (since Apr 7, 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 "2026-10-19" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Avana Park, Residential Subdivision (Entitled)0.42 mi E
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 348 Winterhaven Ave (Issued)0.31 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.7 yr (first record Mar 20, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 mo. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Semper Solaris Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Eagle International (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Capital City Solar Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Triple R Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Sea Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2425375 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 18, 2024 | $11,000 | Roof Permit: Tear off and install 20 squares of 30 yr laminated dimensional composition roofing material. In-progress i… |
| RES-2424045 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Nov 4, 2024 | $4,900 | UNINSTALL AND REINSTALL OF EXISTING 14 CSI SOLAR CO.CS6K-300MS SOLAR MODELS DUE TO REROOF.Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms… |
| RES-2424030 | Solar / battery storage | Void | App. Oct 31, 2024 | $4,900 | 4kw Solar PV System, and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). |
| RES-1805836 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Apr 5, 2018 | $14,280 | 4.2kw Solar PV System. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314, Water conserving fix… |
| RES-1803866 |