1870 Arden Way
Sacramento 95815 · Point West · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.59612, -121.42628
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned SC-R-PUD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $349,000 ($307,000–$391,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 8 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 16, 2024, 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-2326833): Issued after 7 mo (3.3× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, 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 (410 ft 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 (~$4,429/yr at $349,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$369/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:
- 197,327 sq ft (4.53 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Large Retail · Discount
- Tax rate area:
- 03073
- Addresses on lot:
- 1850 ARDEN WAY; 1870 ARDEN WAY
Zoning & Land Use
SC-R-PUD — Shopping Center Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned SC (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned SC (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned SC (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: $307,000 – $391,000 · 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)410 ft 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)0.16 mi E
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 E
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-2326833) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo (3.3× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Parkway C And A (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Mclemore Enterprises (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Sign); Paden And Bletscher Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Prospaces (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Matthews Signs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2412400 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Jul 16, 2024 | $6,025 | EPC - Install Fire Alarm |
| COM-2326833 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 16, 2024 | $409,000 | EXPEDITED - EPC - REMODEL EXISTING RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT FOR NEW TENANT DAISO. UPDATE EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, AND FINISHES. … |
| SIG-2406992 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. May 6, 2024 | $15,000 | INSTALL 2 NEW SIGNS. CHANNEL LETTERS. INSTALL VINYL ON DOORS. REFACE TENANT PANEL AND SWITCH TO DAISO. |
| COM-1814602 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 2, 2018 | $60,000 | EXPEDITED - Storage Shelving for Famous Footwear Max height 8'4" |
| SIG-1811628 | Sign |