1610 Arden Way
Sacramento 95815 · Point West · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.59880, -121.42861
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned SC-R-PUD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $379,000 ($334,000–$424,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$29,260 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (31 total permits, latest Sep 4, 2026).
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-2327418): Issued after 4 mo (5.8× 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Mixed-Use Student Housing/Hotel (0.23 mi S, 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 (~$4,771/yr at $379,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$398/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:
- 314,939 sq ft (7.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · Two Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03072
- Addresses on lot:
- 1610 ARDEN WAY; 1610 ARDEN WAY STE 101 STE 101; 1610 ARDEN WAY STE 110 STE 110
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: $334,000 – $424,000 · 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)0.23 mi S
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).
- The Palms 25 Unit Building (Entitled)0.41 mi W
In "Entitled" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 25, 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 (25 housing units, $7,125,000 declared valuation across 15 permits).
- Sleep Number Store (Fee estimate)0.31 mi SE
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)0.31 mi SE
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Icon General Contractors (18 on parcel, 44 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Dekreek Construction (1 on parcel, 9 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Trans General Contracting (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Alco Building Solutions (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ak Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (31 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPP-2618077 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 4, 2026 | $100,268 | EXPEDITED - NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS & FINISHES. MODIFICATION OF EXISTING HVAC, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SPRINKLER. |
| COM-2618071 | Commercial tenant improvement | Void | App. Aug 18, 2026 | $100,268 | NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS & FINISHES. MODIFICATION OF EXISTING HVAC, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SPRINKLER. Add address assignm… |
| COM-2414736 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Jul 16, 2024 | $2,096 | EPC - Installation of cellular communicator |
| SIG-2327418 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 16, 2024 | $3,500 | INSTALL ONE SET OF REVERSE PAN CHANNEL LETTER SIGN AND ILLUMINATED WITH LED. |
| COM-2325941 |