3160 Western Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Strawberry Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62293, -121.46706
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $444,000 ($391,000–$497,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 30, 2018, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Lindley Dr (0.29 mi SE, applied). 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:
- 5,800 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03250
- Addresses on lot:
- 3160 WESTERN AVE; 3164 WESTERN AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-2 — Duplex 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-2 (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Duplex Dwelling 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 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Lindley Dr (Applied)0.29 mi SE
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)0.41 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).
- Catalonia Palms Assisted Living Facility (In review)0.49 mi SE
High-impact scale (40 housing units, $6,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit). current_status changed to "Plan Check Target" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 348 Winterhaven Ave (Issued)0.36 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: Izba Development (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New duplex / half-plex); Riverland Homes (16 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Genesis Quality Construction (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home); New Haven Homes (3 in ½ mi · Demolition); Golden Coast Construction And Restoration (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1817294 | New duplex / half-plex | Finaled | Iss. Oct 30, 2018 | $272,500 | EXPEDITED 10-7-3 - Single story - unit 1 1086sqft - garage 274sqft - porch 58sqft, unit 2 1009sqft - garage 274sqft - po… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 2 entries (report years 2018).