1949 Arden Way
Sacramento 95815 · Arden Fair · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.59684, -121.42058
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $399,000 ($351,000–$447,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 4, 2023, 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
Sign (SIG-2005343): Issued after 11 mo (18.1× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Mixed-Use Student Housing/Hotel (0.39 mi W, 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 (~$4,999/yr at $399,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$417/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:
- 45,738 sq ft (1.05 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Vehicle Oriented · Service Station
- Tax rate area:
- 03215
- Addresses on lot:
- 1949 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: $351,000 – $447,000 · 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)0.39 mi W
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)0.16 mi W
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)0.16 mi W
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).
- Sign (SIG-2005343) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 11 mo (18.1× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Perry Builders (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Sign); Alaska Marine Refrigeration (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Able Maintenance (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Icon General Contractors (24 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Dekreek Construction (6 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIG-2320988 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Oct 4, 2023 | $17,000 | REPLACE 2 ILLUMINATED AMPM WALL SIGNS. INSTALL NEW WOODGRAIN,ORANGE BACL GROUND BEHIND NEW SIGNS. PAINT BUILDING BAS-BM … |
| SIG-2301416 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 9, 2023 | $17,000 | REPLACE 2 ILLUMINATED AMPM WALL SIGNS. INSTALL NEW WOODGRAIN,ORANGE BACL GROUND BEHIND NEW SIGNS. PAINT BUILDING BAS-BM … |
| SIG-2005343 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Mar 5, 2021 | $5,000 | Reface existing Mounment sign. Update placads to show cash and credit card pricing. Existing Size and Footprint to remai… |
| COM-1824524 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 6, 2019 | $5,750 | EPC Submittal - Remodel of Commercial Building - Remove and replace existing coffee equipment, add a deli case to store … |