2605 Latham Dr
Sacramento 95864 · Sierra Oaks · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57069, -121.40090
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $922,000 ($811,000–$1,033,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 12,632 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 26, 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)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Sierra Oaks
50 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (72.0 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#83 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Sierra Oaks)
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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Sacramento Country Day School - New Arts Building (0.1 mi S, in review). 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 (~$10,961/yr at $922,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$913/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:
- 12,632 sq ft (0.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03162
- Addresses on lot:
- 2605 LATHAM DR; 2607 LATHAM DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 12,632 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
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 06067C0184H, 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: $811,000 – $1,033,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95864) · FY 2026
Studio $1,840 · 1BR $1,930 · 2BR $2,370 · 3BR $3,150 · 4BR $3,640
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Sacramento Country Day School - New Arts Building (In review)0.1 mi S
In "In review" for 11 mo (since Dec 9, 2025), exceeding the 241d median and 334d 75th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($4,455,877 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home at 10 Latham Ln (Finaled / completed)0.16 mi SE
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,012,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- MAIN Permit - Redwoods at Rio Condominiums Bldg 1 (6 Units) + Site Work (Issued)0.36 mi W
High-impact scale (9 housing units, $2,835,000 declared valuation across 6 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Loveland Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Clarke And Rush Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Independent Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Andersons Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); River City Restoration (24 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2618576 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Aug 26, 2026 | $30,870 | GAS TO ELECTRIC CONVERSION (INVERTER SYSTEMS); INSTALL (1) 4 TON 16 SEER2 HEAT PUMP, (1) 3 TON 16.5 SEER2 HEAT PUMP, AN… |
| RES-2614121 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 3, 2026 | $57,305 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 73 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress i… |
| RES-2502227 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 31, 2025 | $2,300 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2416126 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jul 23, 2024 | $8,950 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 100 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work, main b… |