3194 Kinnaird Way
Sacramento 95838 · Strawberry Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62377, -121.46634
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 $444,000 ($391,000–$497,000).
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 8,276 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 12, 2026, 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: 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 (0.45 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 (~$5,512/yr at $444,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$459/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:
- 8,276 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03250
- Addresses on lot:
- 3194 KINNAIRD WAY; 3196 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 8,276 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: $391,000 – $497,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
38 active or recent development projects (43 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 337 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction29 permits (27 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)14 permits (19 units)
- Additions & renovations15 permits
- Building systems270 permits
- Repairs3 permits
- Other6 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Silver Eagle - 18 Subdivision (Entitled)0.45 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)0.32 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)0.38 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)0.35 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: Ram Commercial Enterprises (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Other); Sacramento Plumbing Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Newglass Unlimited (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Absolute Comfort Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Riverland Homes (16 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2600639 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 12, 2026 | $3,384 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Wall Furnace to Wall Furnace. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2225197 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Nov 28, 2022 | $4,370 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 35 L.F. |
| RES-2217781 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Aug 22, 2022 | $3,908 | 5 Window replacements, like for like, retrofits. No modifications to openings, Title 24 complaint. Carbon monoxide & Smo… |
| RES-1800074 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 2, 2018 | $2,850 | R/R TUB, WALL PANELS, AND SHOWER VALVE. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. Wat… |
| RES-1620334 | Other | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 15, 2016 | $1,500 | Water Main: Removing / Replacing damaged water main in the front of the house ( 15 feet + /- ) using about 5 ' of PVC … |