961 Piedmont Dr
Sacramento 95822 · Little Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53253, -121.52312
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned F in City of Sacramento and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $601,000 ($529,000–$673,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$36,974 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (9 total permits, latest Apr 19, 2024).
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
New single-family home (RES-2125728): Issued after 5 mo (3.6× the 45d median) — above the 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 75th pct 85d, n=3,657).
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 (0.15 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 (~$7,301/yr at $601,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$608/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:
- 961 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: $529,000 – $673,000 · 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)0.15 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).
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (Entitled)0.16 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)0.16 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).
- 1070 Appollo Way ADU (Entitled)0.25 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 20, 2021), 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: Aaron Villegas Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Geremia Pools (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Ej Reed Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Premier Pools (9 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); William E Carter (7 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2408507 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Apr 19, 2024 | — | EPC - REVISION TO RES-2125728 - REVISED EXTERIOR MATERIALS AND NO ROOF COVERING OVER OUTDOOR KITCHEN AREA. |
| RES-2309987 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. May 17, 2023 | $500 | EPC - Revision to pool remodel RES-2303051 - rotate equipment pad location, add gas line for 100k BTU fire pit gas riser… |
| RES-2303051 | Pool / spa | Finaled | Iss. Mar 7, 2023 | $84,031 | EPC - Remodel existing swimming pool: re-plaster, re-tile, remove and replace decking, replace skimmer, split main drain… |
| RES-2301916 | Electrical / panel | Finaled |