271 Arden Way
Sacramento 95815 · Old North Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60660, -121.45955
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $318,000 ($280,000–$356,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$3,520 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Jun 1, 2023).
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 (480 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 (~$4,075/yr at $318,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$340/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:
- 3,783 sq ft (0.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Vehicle Oriented · Auto Repair
- Tax rate area:
- 03349
- Addresses on lot:
- 269 ARDEN WAY; 271 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: $280,000 – $356,000 · 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)480 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)310 ft 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).
- Walden Affordable Housing (Fee estimate)0.15 mi SW
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).
- 1212 Village (Entitled)0.23 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: S And S Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Matthews Residential (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Wally Masters Electrical Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Dw Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Connected Technology (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2311089 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Application | App. Jun 1, 2023 | $2,200 | EPC - Installation of new busbar, commercial meter/panel, overhead riser, weather-head, and residential meter/panel. |
| COM-2016435 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 11, 2020 | $2,200 | Relocate 2 house gas lines to a new meter location. |
| COM-2001512 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jan 29, 2020 | $4,000 | (269/271 ARDEN) ELECTRICAL PANEL UPGRADES : TWO PANEL UPGRADES FROM 100 AMPS TO 200 AMPS - OVERHEAD SERVICE - WEATHER… |
| COM-1902035 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Feb 4, 2019 | $1,500 | HSG Case 18-012739 -Complete all work from previous permit COM-1814931- HVAC MINI SPLIT SYSTEMS - DUCTLESS SYSTEMS ( 2 T… |
| COM-1902031 |