15 Waterfront Ct
Sacramento 95831 · Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48901, -121.54421
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 $645,000 ($568,000–$722,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$12,160 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Feb 27, 2024).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Pocket
318 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (35.6 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#19 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Pocket)
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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$7,803/yr at $645,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$650/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03165
- Addresses on lot:
- 15 WATERFRONT 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 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: $568,000 – $722,000 · 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 35 Zephyr Cove Cir (Applied)0.42 mi N
work_desc changed to "Existing attached garage conversion to a JADU. 430 sq. ft. with new bathroom, kitchen, 3 windows, relocate exterior door and provide new exterior landing, accessibility ramp between JADU and Primary dwelling, level floor, sub panel, mini-split heating-cooling, 1-hour rated wall between dwellings. - PLNG-INSP Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms are required. Reference CRC sections R310 & R311. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per SB 407 (Note: Residences built after January 1, 1994 are exempt). All work subject to field inspections." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tesla Energy Operations (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ciscos Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Hot And Cold Heat And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Solarcity (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Gala Construction (142 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2404164 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 27, 2024 | $500 | Maintenance- Remove and Reinstall 3.9KW Solar Roof Mount Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections… |
| RES-2400191 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 3, 2024 | $15,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 20 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-2117836 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Aug 16, 2021 | $8,790 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-1602346 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 18, 2016 | $8,619 | Install 3.9kw Roof Top Solar PV System. “Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residenc… |