15 Don Merlino Ct
Sacramento 95820 · Colonial Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53893, -121.41976
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 $400,000 ($352,000–$448,000).
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 6,098 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 3 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,016 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Aug 6, 2025).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Business Ct Care Facility (0.23 mi NE, 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 (~$5,010/yr at $400,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$418/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03429
- Addresses on lot:
- 15 DON MERLINO CT
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 6,098 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0195H, 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: $352,000 – $448,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95820) · FY 2026
Studio $1,530 · 1BR $1,610 · 2BR $1,980 · 3BR $2,640 · 4BR $3,040
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Business Ct Care Facility (Fee estimate)0.23 mi NE
In "Fee estimate" for 10.2 yr (since Aug 18, 2016), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($7,662,777 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Jackson Office (Fee estimate)0.26 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 8.9 yr (since Dec 19, 2017), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($2,500,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- San Jouquin Land (Fee estimate)0.35 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 10.8 yr (since Feb 11, 2016), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (6 housing units, $3,065,394 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4051 69th St (Entitled)0.19 mi W
In "Entitled" for 2.1 yr (since Sep 24, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Home Depot USA (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Reliable Residential Improvements (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Jackson Properties (20 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Geremia Pools (5 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Dinwiddie Hines Construction (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2516091 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Aug 6, 2025 | $9,500 | Bathroom Remodel Permit: Master bathroom remodel-wet area only. Remove and replace electrical. Remove and replace show… |
| RES-2216736 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Aug 9, 2022 | $3,317 | C/O 4 WINDOWS LIKE FOR LIKE RETROFIT Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. ALL W… |