2140 Forrest St
Sacramento 95815 · Woodlake · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60465, -121.45396
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 $638,000 ($561,000–$715,000).
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 13,939 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 13 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$211,200 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Apr 30, 2025).
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 (0.31 mi NW, 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 (~$7,723/yr at $638,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$644/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:
- 13,939 sq ft (0.32 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03242
- Addresses on lot:
- 2140 FORREST ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 13,939 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 (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: $561,000 – $715,000 · 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)0.31 mi NW
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)0.29 mi NW
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)0.46 mi W
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)0.18 mi S
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: Tms Construction (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Home Restoration Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Surge Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Connected Technology (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Mid Cal Constructors (4 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2508677 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 30, 2025 | $10,000 | AA: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 400 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work, main br… |
| RES-2404504 | Addition (adds square footage) | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 4, 2024 | $500,000 | EPC - EXPEDITED - 20sf addition to second floor bathroom. Whole house interior remodel. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms r… |
| RES-1922535 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Nov 18, 2019 | $3,000 | AA: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Repair weather head/masthead work, main breaker… |
| RES-1704918 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Apr 21, 2017 | $25,000 | Remodel of conditioned closet space into bedroom 3. Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors are required. |