2408 Albatross Way
Sacramento 95815 · Swanston Estates · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60941, -121.42298
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $396,000 ($348,000–$444,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (3 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 62 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 20, 2026, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Electrical / panel (COM-2600378): Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 17th & S Street Mixed Use (0.36 mi W, 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 (~$4,964/yr at $396,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$414/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:
- 60,984 sq ft (1.40 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03394
- Addresses on lot:
- 2400 ALBATROSS WAY; 2400 ALBATROSS WAY APT 10 APT 10; 2400 ALBATROSS WAY APT 11 APT 11
Zoning & Land Use
R-3 — Multi-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-3 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), 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 06067C0181H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $348,000 – $444,000 · 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
- 17th & S Street Mixed Use (Entitled)0.36 mi W
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 3, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (47 housing units across 0 permits).
- Glenrose Townhomes Time Extension (Entitled)0.37 mi N
In "Entitled" for 6.7 yr (since Mar 10, 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 (22 housing units across 0 permits).
- Villa of Ethan (Entitled)0.16 mi E
In "Entitled" for 4.2 yr (since Sep 9, 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 (5 housing units across 0 permits).
- Electrical / panel (COM-2600378) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Community Resource Project (45 on parcel, 45 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Walker Leiwes (8 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Advanced Roof Design (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Asc Construction Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · General repair); Graves 7 (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (62 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2600378 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. May 20, 2026 | $7,000 | EPC - Main Electrical Meter Panel replacement with 400A main panel. Shared plans reviewed under COM-2600373 |
| COM-2600375 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. May 20, 2026 | $7,000 | EPC - Main Electrical Meter Panel replacement with 400A main panel. Shared plans reviewed under COM-2600373 |
| COM-2600374 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. May 20, 2026 | $7,000 | EPC - Main Electrical Meter Panel replacement with 400A main panel. Shared plans reviewed under COM-2600373 |
| COM-2600373 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. May 20, 2026 | $7,000 | EPC - Main Electrical Meter Panel replacement with 400A main panel. Shared plans reviewed under COM-2600373 |