1338 Palomar Cir
Sacramento 95831 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.49794, -121.50786
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-EA-2 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $653,000 ($575,000–$731,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-EA-2 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 7,841 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 3, 2026, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in South Land Park
226 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (42.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#28 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (South Land Park)
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: 7220 Amherst St. ADU (0.35 mi SE, entitled). 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 (~$7,894/yr at $653,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$658/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:
- 7,841 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03056
- Addresses on lot:
- 1338 PALOMAR CIR
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-EA-2 — 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 7,841 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 06067C0285H, 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: $575,000 – $731,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95831) · FY 2026
Studio $1,980 · 1BR $2,070 · 2BR $2,550 · 3BR $3,390 · 4BR $3,910
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Florin Road Storage (Issued)270 ft SW
High-impact scale ($5,674,817 declared valuation across 10 permits). contractor changed to "UPRITE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 7220 Amherst St. ADU (Entitled)0.35 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 27, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home (Entitled)0.45 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jun 14, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Tru-North Properties - New Building (Finaled / completed)0.26 mi SE
High-impact scale ($925,000 declared valuation across 4 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Cost U Less Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); General Drainworks (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Stuart James Construction (13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Uprite Construction (6 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Premier Pools (5 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2611289 | Other | Issued | Iss. Jun 3, 2026 | $5,000 | BACK TO BACK RE-DRAIN IN BATHROOM, LIKE FOR LIKE. CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARMS ARE REQUIRED. REFERENCE CRC SECTIONS R3… |
| RES-2100935 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 15, 2021 | $13,175 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 30 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |