7727 Roberts River Way
Sacramento 95831 · Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48192, -121.53987
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 $798,000 ($702,000–$894,000).
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 6,534 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$160,725 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Nov 9, 2023).
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 (~$9,547/yr at $798,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$796/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03165
- Addresses on lot:
- 7727 ROBERTS RIVER WAY; 7729 ROBERTS RIVER 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 6,534 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: $702,000 – $894,000 · 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: Bell Brothers Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); A Construction Pro (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Gala Construction (142 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (14 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Kitchen Mart (10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2324024 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Nov 9, 2023 | — | EPC - REVISION TO RES-2312730 Page C1: distance between the ADU and main residence revised to 4'5", 1 hour fire rated w… |
| RES-2312730 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. Sep 19, 2023 | $158,819 | EPC - Construct new 298 sqft detached ADU (1 bed, 1 bath) PV exception - not required Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms … |
| RES-1614097 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Sep 1, 2016 | $20,757 | Non Structural, Like-4-Like c/o of 22 windows and 1 Patio Door. Planning AP, Photos and floor plan attached. Carbon mono… |
| RES-1612551 | HVAC / heat pump |