870 Shoreside Dr
Sacramento 95831 · Greenhaven · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51143, -121.53873
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 $800,000 ($704,000–$896,000).
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 (+$41,440 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Mar 13, 2025).
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 (0.45 mi W, 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 (~$9,570/yr at $800,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$798/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:
- 7,169 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Half-Plex
- Tax rate area:
- 03165
- Addresses on lot:
- 870 SHORESIDE DR
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: $704,000 – $896,000 · 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)0.45 mi W
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.
- New home at 18 Lake Vista Ct (Issued)0.26 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 2.7 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)0.26 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)0.36 mi W
In "Entitled" for 5 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: River City Window And Door (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Royal Construction And Remodel (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sacramento Window And Door (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Charles Gonzales General Cont (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Hoyt Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2504632 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 13, 2025 | $11,152 | Window Permit: Remove 3 metal windows and replace with 3 composite windows. Window 101 glider to be replaced with awnin… |
| RES-2503483 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 5, 2025 | $46,500 | EPC - EXPEDITED - Residential kitchen remodel with updated electrical outlets, switches, and lighting. Replace three wi… |
| RES-2501117 | Remodel / interior alteration | Withdrawn | Iss. Jan 22, 2025 | $40,000 | Kitchen Remodel Permit: Kitchen remodel with cabinets and electrical lighting upgrade. Water conserving fixtures are r… |
| RES-2107470 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Apr 12, 2021 | $25,000 | Bathroom remodel new vanities new shower new lighting and new plumbing fixtures Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms requ… |