797 Blackwood St
Sacramento 95815 · Woodlake · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60455, -121.44966
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 $424,000 ($373,000–$475,000).
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 9,148 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 11 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$10,638 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Oct 28, 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: Darina Apartments (0.37 mi N, entitled). 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 (~$5,284/yr at $424,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$440/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:
- 9,148 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03240
- Addresses on lot:
- 797 BLACKWOOD 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 9,148 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: $373,000 – $475,000 · 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
- Darina Apartments (Entitled)0.37 mi N
In "Entitled" for 7.1 yr (since Oct 8, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (14 housing units, $1,500,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Arden Garden LLC (Entitled)0.24 mi SW
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).
- Apartments on Del Paso Blvd- BUILDING A (In review)0.37 mi N
In "In review" for 21 mo (since Jan 31, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (8 housing units, $374,500 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- 2243 Boxwood St ADU (Entitled)0.25 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 4.7 yr (since Feb 16, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sierra Pacific Home And Comfort (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Jr Putman (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Yancey Home Improvements (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Water Heater Experts (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Tkr Properties (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2223073 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 28, 2022 | $2,163 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2120102 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 16, 2021 | $11,500 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 70 L.F. |
| RES-2103210 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Feb 18, 2021 | $24,178 | Install new 24 kW generator with ATS and dedicated gas line from meter. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Referen… |
| RES-2103034 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Void | App. Feb 12, 2021 | $24,178 | Install new 24 kW generator with ATS and dedicated gas line from meter. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Referen… |