1703 Arden Way
Sacramento 95815 · Arden Fair · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.59970, -121.42430
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $384,000 ($338,000–$430,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 9 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 2, 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
Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2203330): Issued after 4 mo (1.9× the 63d median) — above the 75th percentile for commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 75th pct 119d, n=2,366).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Mixed-Use Student Housing/Hotel (0.33 mi SW, fee estimate). 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 (~$4,828/yr at $384,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$402/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:
- 14,638 sq ft (0.34 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Single Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03396
- Addresses on lot:
- 1703 ARDEN WAY
Zoning & Land Use
C-2 — 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 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: $338,000 – $430,000 · 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
- Mixed-Use Student Housing/Hotel (Fee estimate)0.33 mi SW
In "Fee estimate" for 7.6 yr (since Mar 21, 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 (33 housing units, $10,172,244 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Sleep Number Store (Fee estimate)0.21 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 4.3 yr (since Aug 1, 2022), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($1,400,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Panera Bread on Arden (Fee estimate)0.21 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 9.9 yr (since Dec 9, 2016), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($2,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2203330) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo (1.9× the 63d median) — above the 75th percentile for commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 75th pct 119d, n=2,366).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ebs Construction Services (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Johnson Controls Security Solutions (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Mre Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Watson Companies (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Pacific Neon (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2602136 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 2, 2026 | $161,860 | E-Permit: Tear Off - No, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 286 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0001 |
| SIG-2526289 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Dec 30, 2025 | $31,567 | EPC - Sign Permit: Install two (2) illuminated wall signs, install one (1) illuminated interior suspended sign, install… |
| COM-2522524 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Dec 29, 2025 | $350,000 | EPC - TENANT INTERIOR IN EXISTING SHELL, TO INCLUDE NEW WALLS, FINISHES, FIXTURES, AND PAINT. NEW INTERIOR STOREFRONT FI… |
| COM-2217550 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Aug 18, 2022 | — | EPC - EXPEDITED - COM-2203330: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Revisions to match field conditions. See narrative lette… |