5949 Lake Crest Way
Sacramento 95822 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51835, -121.51554
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
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 6, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 5840 Wymore Way (0.27 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:
- 33,652 sq ft (0.77 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03064
- Addresses on lot:
- 5949 LAKE CREST WAY; 5949 LAKE CREST WAY # 1 # 1; 5949 LAKE CREST WAY # 2 # 2
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)0.27 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 SE
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)0.3 mi S
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).
- 6240 S Land Park Drive (Entitled)0.36 mi S
In "Entitled" for 6.5 yr (since May 14, 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: Rodriguez Roofing (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Community Resource Project (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Castle Construction And Restoration (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Premier Pools (16 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); D And J Kitchens And Baths (9 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2622054 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Oct 6, 2026 | $20,300 | Roof Permit: FOR UNITS 1-4 & 69-72: We will be tearing off the existing shingles, and we will then be installing new 30… |
| COM-2622070 | Roof replacement | Ready-to-Issue | App. Oct 2, 2026 | $20,300 | Roof Permit: FOR UNITS 33-40: We will be tearing off the existing shingles, and we will then be installing new 30 year … |
| COM-2622066 | Roof replacement | Ready-to-Issue | App. Oct 2, 2026 | $49,500 | Roof Permit: FOR UNITS #21-32, 41-52: We will be tearing off the existing shingles, and we will then be installing new … |
| COM-2622060 | Roof replacement | Ready-to-Issue | App. Oct 2, 2026 | $38,500 | Roof Permit: FOR UNITS #13-20, 53-60: We will be tearing off the existing shingles, and we will then be installing new … |