217 Arden Way
Sacramento 95815 · Old North Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60663, -121.46127
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $343,000 ($302,000–$384,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$11,776 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Mar 10, 2022).
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: 4-Plex New Construction (0.17 mi E, in review). 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 (~$4,360/yr at $343,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$363/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:
- 7,267 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03351
- Addresses on lot:
- 217 ARDEN WAY
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), 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 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: $302,000 – $384,000 · 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-Plex New Construction (In review)0.17 mi E
In "In review" for 4 yr (since Nov 4, 2022), 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, $500,000 declared valuation across 2 permits). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Walden Affordable Housing (Fee estimate)0.13 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 6.2 yr (since Aug 24, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (16 housing units, $1,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- CLTRE House (In review)0.15 mi E
In "In review" for 2.9 yr (since Dec 6, 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 (52 housing units, $8,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- 1212 Village (Entitled)0.17 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.9 yr (since Dec 18, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (75 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Carpenters Painting (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tesla Energy Operations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Retter Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Connected Technology (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Loder Construction (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2205297 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 10, 2022 | $1,000 | Replace bent service riser with new riser. Electrical & SMUD safety permit will be required since power will have to be… |
| RES-2200472 | Windows / doors / siding | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 11, 2022 | $1,000 | Replace (2) 36" w x 48" h windows on the west side of the house. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC … |
| RES-1805536 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 27, 2018 | $6,771 | 4.57kw Solar PV System, Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314, Water conserving fi… |
| RES-1708880 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 25, 2017 | $18,000 | KITCHEN & BATH REMODEL; REPLACE ALL LIKE FOR LIKE - cabinets, counters, plumbing & lighting. In kitchen, also add 4 LED… |