1491 River Park Dr
Sacramento 95815 · Point West · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.59989, -121.43810
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 $389,000 ($342,000–$436,000).
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
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 24, 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: The Palms 25 Unit Building (0.21 mi SE, entitled). 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 (~$4,885/yr at $389,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$407/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:
- 28,360 sq ft (0.65 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · One Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03073
- Addresses on lot:
- 1491 RIVER PARK DR
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 06067C0177J, effective June 16, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $342,000 – $436,000 · 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
- The Palms 25 Unit Building (Entitled)0.21 mi SE
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).
- Basin Apartments (Fee estimate)0.49 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 5 yr (since Oct 29, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (300 housing units, $75,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New commercial building at 2241 Harvard St (Fee estimate)0.49 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 9.2 yr (since Aug 14, 2017), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($21,439,420 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Kaiser Sacramento Point West MOB - PV Revisions (Approved)0.49 mi SE
In "Approved" for 6.7 yr (since Feb 13, 2020), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: A Cool Air (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Bob Jahns Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Capital City Signs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Capitol Neon (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Kf Development And Construction (128 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-2605977 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Apr 24, 2026 | $4,300 | EPC - Install (1) non-illuminated sign display "INTEGRATED SKIN SCIENCE AND RESEARCH" |
| COM-2315977 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 31, 2023 | $33,857 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 30 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0738-0002 |
| COM-1912747 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 9, 2019 | $7,900 | C/O roof mount HVAC , no duct work . Like for like . |
| COM-1722096 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Dec 1, 2017 | $7,300 | HVAC- Roof Top - 5 ton Package Unit - Change Out :The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in th… |
| COM-1712973 | Roof replacement |