2634 Ensenada Way
Sacramento 95815 · South Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61403, -121.44319
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 $468,000 ($412,000–$524,000).
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 6,534 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 7 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$117,911 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest May 9, 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)
about 2% 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) (RES-2323783): Issued after 6 mo (1.9× the 97d median) — above the 75th percentile for accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) permits in City of Sacramento (median 97d, 75th pct 172d, n=1,693).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 4 new homes at 707 Lampasas Ave (0.39 mi W, 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 (~$5,785/yr at $468,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$482/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03347
- Addresses on lot:
- 2634 ENSENADA WAY; 2634 ENSENADA WAY # 2 # 2
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 6,534 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 (about 2% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 98% 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: $412,000 – $524,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95815) · FY 2026
Studio $1,440 · 1BR $1,510 · 2BR $1,860 · 3BR $2,480 · 4BR $2,850
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 4 new homes at 707 Lampasas Ave (Applied)0.39 mi W
In "Applied" for 3.5 yr (since May 11, 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 (4 housing units, $825,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Apartments on Del Paso Blvd- BUILDING A (In review)0.48 mi SW
In "In review" for 21 mo (since Jan 31, 2025), 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, $374,500 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home (Entitled)510 ft SE
In "Entitled" for 4 yr (since Nov 29, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Hidden Oaks SFRs and ADUs - MMH (Entitled)0.45 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 19 mo (since Apr 2, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (8 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Precision Construction And Design (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Integrity Pacific Builders (21 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Read Construction (17 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Jagir Investments (15 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Cobex Construction Group (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2323783 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. May 9, 2024 | $111,447 | EPC - EXPEDITED - New detached 670 sq. ft. ADU (2 bed, 1 bath) with 13 sq. ft. awning over entry. PV exempt, <1.8kW. 2 … |
| RES-2408685 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Apr 22, 2024 | $5,000 | Demolition of 225 SF detached storage shed. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2024).