6021 Elder Creek Rd
Sacramento 95824 · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51118, -121.43419
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 $385,000 ($327,000–$443,000).
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 13,939 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 13, 2024, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Lemon Hill Apartments (0.47 mi NE, 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 (~$4,839/yr at $385,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$403/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:
- 13,939 sq ft (0.32 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03370
- Addresses on lot:
- 6021 ELDER CREEK RD
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 13,939 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 06067C0195H, 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: $327,000 – $443,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95824) · FY 2026
Studio $1,400 · 1BR $1,460 · 2BR $1,800 · 3BR $2,400 · 4BR $2,760
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
8 active or recent development projects (20 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 181 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction13 permits (34 units)
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Lemon Hill Apartments (Entitled)0.47 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since May 24, 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 (28 housing units across 0 permits).
- Wellspace Health MHRC (Stockton Blvd) - Rehab Center Bldg & Site (Issued)0.46 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 14 mo (first record Sep 25, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 mo. High-impact scale ($20,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits). current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Extended Stay Hotel on Stockton Blvd (Issued)0.33 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 4 yr (first record Oct 26, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.5 yr. High-impact scale ($3,610,736 declared valuation across 11 permits).
- New home at 6128 Dias Ave (Entitled)520 ft NE
In "Entitled" for 2.7 yr (since Feb 20, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Grand Home Repairs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Dainamic Builders (29 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Landon W Roberts Construction (5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Jd Rodli Construction (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Legacy Stone Works (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2403223 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 13, 2024 | $11,100 | Roof Permit: Repair of fascia and gutters. Tear off and install 14 squares of 30 yr laminated dimensional composition … |