7549 Alma Vista Way
Sacramento 95831 · Z'berg Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48342, -121.50699
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 $692,000 ($609,000–$775,000).
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 25,710 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 6 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 8 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 4, 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)
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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Klotz Ranch Apartments (0.23 mi S, entitled). 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 (~$8,339/yr at $692,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$695/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:
- 25,710 sq ft (0.59 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03056
- Addresses on lot:
- 7549 ALMA VISTA WAY
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 25,710 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 (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0285H, 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: $609,000 – $775,000 · 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
- Klotz Ranch Apartments (Entitled)0.23 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Feb 5, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (266 housing units across 0 permits).
- ACC Assisted Living Facility at Maple Tree (Fee estimate)0.33 mi W
In "Fee estimate" for 10.4 yr (since Jun 8, 2016), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). High-impact scale ($12,000,000 declared valuation across 17 permits).
- 1266 Sunland Vista ADU (Entitled)0.49 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jun 3, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Klotz Ranch (Finaled / completed)0.32 mi S
High-impact scale (49 housing units, $6,551,379 declared valuation across 79 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Best Of Remodel (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Honest Sewer And Drain (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); B And Brothers Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Villa Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Sequoia Construction Services (27 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2608868 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Withdrawn | Iss. May 4, 2026 | $17,250 | E-Permit: Drain Line replacement or repair, 100 L.F. |
| RES-2408035 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Apr 15, 2024 | $415 | E-Permit: - Overhead service, adding 5 outlets (120V), adding 1 exhaust fans. |
| RES-2408033 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Apr 15, 2024 | $4,500 | E-Permit: Tub Replacement. Toilet replacement, 1. |
| RES-2405403 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Mar 12, 2024 | $3,500 | E-Permit: - Overhead service, adding 5 outlets (120V), adding 1 exhaust fans. |
| RES-2405402 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled |