1 Lookout Ct
Sacramento 95831 · Greenhaven · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.50963, -121.53830
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $774,000 ($681,000–$867,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (1 ADU permit permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$15,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Jun 25, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 18 Lake Vista Ct (0.22 mi E, 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 (~$9,274/yr at $774,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$773/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:
- 6,883 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Half-Plex
- Tax rate area:
- 03165
- Addresses on lot:
- 1 LOOKOUT CT
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A — 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: $681,000 – $867,000 · 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)0.22 mi E
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 6212 Allenport Way (Entitled)0.34 mi NE
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).
- SFR at 4 Kathy Court (Entitled)0.44 mi NW
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6334 Seastone Way (Issued)0.24 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.1 yr (first record Oct 21, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 21 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Big Mountain Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Brothers Home Improvement (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ceja Construction Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Brock Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Tcg Construction (84 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2613385 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jun 25, 2026 | $17,000 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2316238 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Aug 2, 2023 | $2,500 | E-Permit: - Underground service. |
| RES-2312528 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jun 19, 2023 | $20,900 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2217728 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Aug 22, 2022 | $19,504 | Retrofit like for like 11 vinyl windows. Retrofit like for like 2 vinyl patio door(s). Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms re… |
| RES-2111459 |