5981 Lake Crest Way
Sacramento 95822 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51733, -121.51615
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $558,000 ($491,000–$625,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 15 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 24, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
General repair (COM-2513215): Issued after 1 mo (3.2× the 14d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 75th pct 29d, n=1,579).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 5840 Wymore Way (0.34 mi NE, 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 (~$6,811/yr at $558,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$568/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:
- 44,431 sq ft (1.02 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03064
- Addresses on lot:
- 5981 LAKE CREST WAY; 5981 LAKE CREST WAY # 10 # 10; 5981 LAKE CREST WAY # 11 # 11
Zoning & Land Use
R-3 — Multi-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-3 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), 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 X: reduced flood risk due to levee (all 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: $491,000 – $625,000 · 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 5840 Wymore Way (Issued)0.34 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 20 mo (first record Mar 17, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,170,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home (Entitled)0.22 mi E
In "Entitled" for 7.3 yr (since Jul 12, 2019), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Secondary Dwelling Unit (Entitled)0.25 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 7.5 yr (since May 28, 2019), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- General repair (COM-2513215) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 1 mo (3.2× the 14d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 75th pct 29d, n=1,579).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: American Windows (4 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Nikolays Heating And Air Conditioning (5 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Eagle Ridge Construction And Roofing (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Anderson Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Golden Aire (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (15 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2621149 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Sep 24, 2026 | $9,265 | HVAC Permit: FOR UNIT #16-HVAC change out Rheem 1.5 ton split system like for like 14.8 SEER 11.7 EER. The existing uni… |
| COM-2513215 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. Aug 8, 2025 | $10,000 | EPC - Deck repair for Units 18, 20, and 23 |
| COM-2512359 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 13, 2025 | $115,729 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 220 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress i… |
| RES-2316408 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Aug 4, 2023 | $6,200 | Change-out Condenser/Coil Only (Split System) to Condenser/Coil Only (Split System). The existing unit shall be removed.… |
| COM-2216376 |