1510 Arden Way
Sacramento 95815 · Point West · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60020, -121.43036
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned OB-R-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $420,000 ($370,000–$470,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone OB-R-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$30,960 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (9 total permits, latest Oct 18, 2023).
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
Solar / battery storage (COM-2121791): Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in City of Sacramento (median 3d, 90th pct 27d, n=3,950).
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 (0.35 mi SE, 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 (~$5,238/yr at $420,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$437/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:
- 84,506 sq ft (1.94 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · Multiple Stories
- Tax rate area:
- 03073
- Addresses on lot:
- 1510 ARDEN WAY; 1510 ARDEN WAY # A # A
Zoning & Land Use
OB-R-PUD — Low-Rise Mixed-Use Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned OB (mixed use): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned OB (mixed use), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned OB (mixed use), 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: $370,000 – $470,000 · 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)0.35 mi SE
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)0.37 mi SW
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)0.45 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)0.45 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: Sequoia Pacific Builders (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Mbl And Sons (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); All Seasons North Roofing And Waterproofing An Almaz USA Comp (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Schetter Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Br Building Resources (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2322060 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Oct 18, 2023 | $47,070 | PERMIT TO OBTAIN FINAL INSPECTIONS ON EXPIRE COM-2121791 157.1kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater… |
| COM-2224733 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 21, 2022 | $284,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 153 squares of PVC Single Ply. CRRC: 0742-0025. In-progress inspecti… |
| COM-2222251 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 20, 2022 | $600 | REPLACE 2 EXISTING LIGHT FIXTURES WITH NEW LED LIGHT FIXTURES Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC se… |
| COM-2121791 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 1, 2022 | $313,803 | EPC - 157.1kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). |