2308 Swarthmore Dr
Sacramento 95825 · Campus Commons · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56544, -121.41105
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-R-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $416,000 ($366,000–$466,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-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 (+$9,032 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Oct 24, 2022).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Campus Commons
48 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (35.7 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#69 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Campus Commons)
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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 5-Story Apartment (0.48 mi N, 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 (~$5,192/yr at $416,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$433/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:
- 2,614 sq ft (0.06 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Planned Unit Development
- Tax rate area:
- 03161
- Addresses on lot:
- 2308 SWARTHMORE DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-R-PUD — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling 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 06067C0183H, 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: $366,000 – $466,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95825) · FY 2026
Studio $1,750 · 1BR $1,840 · 2BR $2,260 · 3BR $3,010 · 4BR $3,470
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 5-Story Apartment (Fee estimate)0.48 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 4.1 yr (since Oct 3, 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 (115 housing units, $9,732,800 declared valuation across 4 permits).
- New home at 707 Commons Dr (Entitled)0.37 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 3 yr (since Nov 6, 2023), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- MAIN Permit - Redwoods at Rio Condominiums Bldg 1 (6 Units) + Site Work (Issued)0.38 mi NE
High-impact scale (9 housing units, $2,835,000 declared valuation across 6 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Kitchen Mart (2 on parcel, 47 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Halls Window Center (1 on parcel, 11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Critical Path Reconstruction (1 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Buds Plumbing Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Gp Development (31 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2222606 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 24, 2022 | $6,461 | HOA is "owner" of the exterior of the building and contracting the work. Like for like spot replacement of siding and tr… |
| RES-2212026 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 8, 2022 | $1,220 | Change-out installation of Electric - 052 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not requir… |
| RES-2126556 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 20, 2021 | $26,787 | Laundry room remodel, replace cabinets, countertops, washer and dryer, move plumbing and electric for new washer and dry… |
| RES-1909787 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 30, 2019 | $22,809 | EXPEDITED - Kitchen remodel, modify wall between dinning room and kitchen provide pass through, master bath remodel , re… |