84 Blue Water Cir
Sacramento 95831 · Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48921, -121.54179
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 $681,000 ($599,000–$763,000).
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 (+$32,091 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Aug 8, 2019).
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 (~$8,213/yr at $681,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$684/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:
- 8,276 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03165
- Addresses on lot:
- 84 BLUE WATER CIR
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: $599,000 – $763,000 · 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)0.46 mi NW
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: Domus Construction And Design (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Sierra Pacific Home And Comfort (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Gala Construction (142 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Kitchen Mart (14 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (12 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-1915002 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Aug 8, 2019 | — | Revision to RES-1910201- Change truss Calcs to show FAU platform |
| RES-1910201 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jun 27, 2019 | $81,039 | Fire Damage Repair, R/R Walls Interior and exterior, Replace damaged trusses, reroof existing, replace exterior wall mat… |
| RES-1907038 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 22, 2019 | $750 | Temp Power for pool equipment only |
| RES-1722355 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Dec 6, 2017 | $18,270 | Change-out w/new ducts Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in… |