708 Riverlake Way
Sacramento 95831 · Greenhaven · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51439, -121.54390
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-R in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $660,000 ($581,000–$739,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-R allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$18,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Sep 24, 2026).
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)
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 6301 Faustino Way (0.22 mi SW, 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 (~$7,974/yr at $660,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$665/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:
- 9,000 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03165
- Addresses on lot:
- 708 RIVERLAKE WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-R — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling 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: $581,000 – $739,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6301 Faustino Way (Issued)0.22 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 4.3 yr (first record Jul 22, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.3 yr. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- SFR at 4 Kathy Court (Entitled)0.1 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 2, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 6320 Surfside Way ADU (Entitled)0.44 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 9, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6212 Allenport Way (Entitled)0.49 mi E
In "Entitled" for 4.8 yr (since Jan 21, 2022), 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: Mars Home Solutions (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Sierra Pacific Home And Comfort (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Tcg Construction (84 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Kitchen Mart (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); D And J Kitchens And Baths (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621306 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 24, 2026 | $3,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 200 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work… |
| RES-2621304 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 24, 2026 | $53,458 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 13.5kw Solar PV System, 23 kw PV Storage System Size and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater ins… |
| RES-2011214 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 29, 2020 | $13,331 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |