2 Trotter Ct
Sacramento 95831 · Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48136, -121.53938
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 $772,000 ($679,000–$865,000).
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
- ✓ 8 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 11, 2025, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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 (~$9,251/yr at $772,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$771/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:
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Half-Plex
- Tax rate area:
- 03165
- Addresses on lot:
- 2 TROTTER 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: $679,000 – $865,000 · 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
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bmi (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Sacramento Window And Door (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Elite Construction And Remodel (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); High End Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2506263 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Apr 11, 2025 | $27,001 | Remove 6 metal windows and 1 door and replace with 6 composite windows and 1 door. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms requir… |
| RES-2506621 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Apr 3, 2025 | $12,075 | dry rot repair to siding 100 sqft and replace barge rafter on one side Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Referen… |
| RES-2319598 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 14, 2023 | $4,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2319597 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Sep 14, 2023 | $15,000 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Mini-Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit s… |