285 Arden Way
Sacramento 95815 · Old North Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60665, -121.45905
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $319,000 ($281,000–$357,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 14, 2025, 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: 4-Plex New Construction (380 ft NE, 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 (~$4,087/yr at $319,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$341/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:
- 4,552 sq ft (0.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03349
- Addresses on lot:
- 283 ARDEN WAY; 285 ARDEN WAY; 289 ARDEN WAY
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
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: $281,000 – $357,000 · 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)380 ft NE
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.
- CLTRE House (In review)170 ft NE
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 (Fee estimate)0.26 mi SW
In "Fee estimate" for 3 yr (since Nov 13, 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 (75 housing units, $45,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Arden Garden LLC (Entitled)0.46 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 24, 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 (6 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Mr Serrato Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Connected Technology (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ap Thomas Construction (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Imkat Construction (4 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Premier Pools (4 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2521582 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 14, 2025 | $7,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work, m… |
| COM-1905839 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Apr 4, 2019 | $7,000 | Change out existing window and door at store front. (East Elevation Window) |