960 Arden Way
Sacramento 95815 · Erikson Industrial Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60561, -121.44473
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-TO in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $335,000 ($295,000–$375,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 30, 2018, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Erikson Industrial Park
8 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (44.0 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#80 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Erikson Industrial Park)
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
Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1704149): Pending in review for 9.7 yr (86.0× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Darina Apartments (0.4 mi NW, 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 (~$4,269/yr at $335,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$356/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:
- 15,339 sq ft (0.35 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Light · Assembly
- Tax rate area:
- 03349
- Addresses on lot:
- 960 ARDEN WAY
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-TO — 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: $295,000 – $375,000 · 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)0.4 mi NW
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).
- Basin Apartments (Fee estimate)0.43 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 5 yr (since Oct 29, 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 (300 housing units, $75,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Apartments on Del Paso Blvd- BUILDING A (In review)0.43 mi NW
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).
- New commercial building at 2241 Harvard St (Fee estimate)0.43 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 9.2 yr (since Aug 14, 2017), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($21,439,420 declared valuation across 3 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ve Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); The Fireout Sprinkler (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Integrity Pacific Builders (21 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Read Construction (17 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Descor (9 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1801686 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jan 30, 2018 | — | revision to COM-1712499 to change out the sprinkler plans to new contractor |
| COM-1712499 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 23, 2018 | $275,000 | EPC Submittal - Remodel -Approximate 3334 s.f. of office space(adding walls, storefront w/ stairs, landing and accessibl… |
| COM-1715352 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Aug 23, 2017 | $6,000 | EXPEDITED - (2205 EVERGREEN-FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITIES) Replace 3 phase 120/240 volt meter main panel and restore for temp… |
| SUB-1704149 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Abandoned | App. Mar 20, 2017 | $275,000 | EPC Submittal - Remodel of Commercial Building - Approximate 2,900 s.f. of office space and 6,600 s.f. of storage space,… |