967 Piedmont Dr
Sacramento 95822 · Little Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53264, -121.52281
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned F in City of Sacramento and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $652,000 ($574,000–$730,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$88,026 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Oct 1, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Little Pocket
23 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (54.1 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#41 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Little Pocket)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 27% of the lot of lot)
Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
General repair (RES-2422154): Issued after 9 mo (19.5× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 913 Piedmont Dr (0.17 mi SW, 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 (~$7,883/yr at $652,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$657/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:
- 36,635 sq ft (0.84 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03064
- Addresses on lot:
- 967 PIEDMONT DR
Zoning & Land Use
F — Flood Zone (O)
2040 General Plan: Parks and Recreation
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned F (open space): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned F (open space), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned F (open space), 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 AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 27% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 73% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0170H, 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: $574,000 – $730,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95822) · FY 2026
Studio $1,620 · 1BR $1,700 · 2BR $2,090 · 3BR $2,780 · 4BR $3,210
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 913 Piedmont Dr (In review)0.17 mi SW
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Nov 26, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $850,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- General repair (RES-2422154) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 9 mo (19.5× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (Entitled)0.17 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 6.7 yr (since Feb 28, 2020), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Garage and Accessory Dwelling Unit (Entitled)0.17 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 6.7 yr (since Feb 21, 2020), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Chang Woo Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Demolition); Premier Pools (9 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); William E Carter (7 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Dreams 2 Reality Construction (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); USA Bath California Remodeling (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621861 | New single-family home | Plan Check Wait | App. Oct 1, 2026 | $202,304 | Construction of a new detached 2,905 sq. ft. garage, workshop, and pool house structure. Reference CRC sections R315 & R… |
| RES-2526438 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Feb 13, 2026 | $111,736 | EPC - Full interior remodel and master suite addition of 420 sf. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms are required. Reference … |
| RES-2518871 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 8, 2025 | $7,200 | EPC - Repair corner of roof over garage where tree damaged roof and three to four 2x4 rafters. Repair rafters in kind a… |
| RES-2518273 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 10, 2025 | $8,000 | Bathroom/Kitchen Remodel Permit: Replace kitchen, flooring, fixtures, and appliances. Replace bathroom flooring, cabin… |