2834 Santa Cruz Way
Sacramento 95817 · North Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54920, -121.46036
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 $465,000 ($409,000–$521,000).
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 4,792 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 19 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 5, 2017, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Donner Field Senior Aprts (Affordable Housing) (0.49 mi SE, issued). 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 (~$5,751/yr at $465,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$479/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:
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03002
- Addresses on lot:
- 2834 SANTA CRUZ WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 4,792 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 06067C0190H, 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: $409,000 – $521,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95817) · FY 2026
Studio $1,580 · 1BR $1,660 · 2BR $2,040 · 3BR $2,720 · 4BR $3,130
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
60 active or recent development projects (248 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 737 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction16 permits (168 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)39 permits (52 units)
- Demolition9 permits
- Additions & renovations78 permits
- Building systems513 permits
- Repairs19 permits
- Other63 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Donner Field Senior Aprts (Affordable Housing) (Issued)0.49 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 7.3 yr (first record Jul 24, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. High-impact scale (67 housing units, 66 deed-restricted affordable, $19,000,000 declared valuation across 14 permits). current_status changed to "Process Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Office Conversion (Issued)0.26 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 25, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 22 mo. High-impact scale (38 housing units, $3,500,000 declared valuation across 6 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3943 Colonial Way (Issued)0.4 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 2.1 yr (first record Oct 1, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 17 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3200 40th St (Approved)0.26 mi S
In "Approved" for 4 mo (since Jul 15, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-09-29" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Economy HVAC (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Dicks Rancho Glass (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sacramento (9 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Veritas Design Build (9 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Anchored Tiny Homes (8 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1716091 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Sep 5, 2017 | $4,936 | Replace 11 existing windows, same sizes. Trim and sills to match existing, no divided lites or grids, WOOD TO VINYL Car… |
| RES-1715991 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Sep 1, 2017 | $1,500 | complete tear down of existing garage. |
| RES-1715007 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 17, 2017 | $8,000 | New install/New location Roof Mount. A unit will be installed in a new location. this unit will not be above the roof mo… |
| RES-1714520 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 11, 2017 | $1,300 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. Carbo… |
| RES-1714053 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 4, 2017 | $4,365 | REROOF: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 15 squares of 40yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0676-0136.… |