11 Cove Ct
Sacramento 95831 · Greenhaven · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.50611, -121.53310
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 $702,000 ($618,000–$786,000).
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 9,148 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$59,036 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Sep 6, 2024).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Greenhaven
112 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (41.6 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#46 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Greenhaven)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
about 99% 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: New home at 18 Lake Vista Ct (0.28 mi N, 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 (~$8,453/yr at $702,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$704/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:
- 9,148 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03165
- Addresses on lot:
- 11 COVE 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 9,148 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 (about 99% 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: $618,000 – $786,000 · 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
- New home at 18 Lake Vista Ct (Issued)0.28 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 2.6 yr (first record Mar 21, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 17 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $750,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 14 Westlite Ct (Issued)0.38 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 3.8 yr (first record Jan 31, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: River City Window And Door (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Yancey (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tesla Energy Operations (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Gudgel Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Aire Serv Of Sacramento (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2419750 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Sep 6, 2024 | $500 | E-Permit: - Overhead service. |
| RES-2412135 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jun 4, 2024 | $45,399 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 10kw Solar PV System, and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). |
| RES-2405759 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Mar 18, 2024 | $14,945 | REMOVE 4 VINYL WINDOWS AND REPLACE WITH 4 COMPOSITE WINDOWS, NO GRILLES ON PROPOSED WINDOWS, WHITE INT. WHITE EXT.The eg… |
| RES-2209101 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 3, 2022 | $91,940 | HALL AND MASTER BATH UPGRADE. MASTER - REMOVE AND REPLACE LIGHTING, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, AND VENT FAN. REMOVE AND REPLACE … |
| RES-2012718 |