1831 Garden Hwy
Sacramento 95833 · Willowcreek · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60503, -121.53394
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned F in City of Sacramento and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $498,000 ($438,000–$558,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$17,280 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jul 6, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, all of the lot of lot)
Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home (0.42 mi S, issued). 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 (~$6,127/yr at $498,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$511/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:
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Planned Unit Development
- Tax rate area:
- 03163
- Addresses on lot:
- 1831 GARDEN HWY
Zoning & Land Use
F — Flood Zone (O)
2040 General Plan: Commercial Mixed Use (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned F (open space): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned F (open space), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned F (open space), not a single-family residential 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 AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0160J, 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: $438,000 – $558,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95833) · FY 2026
Studio $1,920 · 1BR $2,020 · 2BR $2,480 · 3BR $3,300 · 4BR $3,810
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2320 Orchard Ln (Finaled / completed)0.36 mi NE
High-impact scale (2 housing units, $1,500,000 declared valuation across 4 permits). current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home (Issued)0.42 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 5.8 yr (first record Jan 20, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.8 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.43 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 4.2 yr (first record Aug 17, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.2 yr.
- New home (Issued)0.43 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 4.2 yr (first record Aug 17, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.2 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bonney Plumbing (3 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Es Solar (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); James E Williams And Son (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Connected Technology (13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Premier Pools Sacramento (6 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2614145 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Jul 6, 2026 | $11,000 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 50 L.F. |
| RES-2502548 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 19, 2025 | $52,078 | 3.2kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null) W/ESS. All supply side connections, main b… |
| RES-2422828 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 17, 2024 | $8,554 | Change-out installation of Electric - 052 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not requir… |
| RES-2326113 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Dec 8, 2023 | $2,000 | Siding Permit: Minor exterior dry rot repairs. Remove and replace, like for like, multiple locations. All repairs to be… |