1952 Joan Way
Sacramento 95815 · Swanston Estates · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60741, -121.42097
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 $351,000 ($309,000–$393,000).
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 5,227 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Nov 7, 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: minimal flood hazard)
about 59% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 17th & S Street Mixed Use (0.46 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 (~$4,451/yr at $351,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$371/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:
- 5,227 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03394
- Addresses on lot:
- 1952 JOAN WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
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 5,227 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: minimal flood hazard (about 59% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 41% 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: $309,000 – $393,000 · 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)0.46 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).
- Villa of Ethan (Entitled)0.15 mi N
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).
- New home at 2390 Connie Dr (Fee estimate)0.12 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 8, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2514 Connie Dr (Issued)0.32 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 20 mo (first record Mar 21, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Community Resource Project (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Brown Construction (7 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Dinwiddie Hines Construction (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Slc (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2523423 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Nov 7, 2025 | $9,040 | Change-out w/new ducts Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in… |
| RES-2214235 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 6, 2022 | $10,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 16 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-013… |
| RES-2205844 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 21, 2022 | $3,149 | AA:INSTALLING 2 WAY CLEANOUT. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. Water conserv… |