7280 Rock Creek Way
Sacramento 95824 · Southeast Village · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51366, -121.41959
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 $397,000 ($349,000–$445,000).
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 6,000 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$24,840 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Jan 2, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X))
about 24% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X). Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Lemon Hill Apartments (0.48 mi W, 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 (~$4,976/yr at $397,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$415/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:
- 6,000 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03430
- Addresses on lot:
- 7280 ROCK CREEK 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 6,000 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 24% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 76% 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: $349,000 – $445,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Lemon Hill Apartments (Entitled)0.48 mi W
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).
- 6243 Ring Drive ADU (Entitled)0.16 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since Apr 28, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Custom Home (Entitled)0.31 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 2.6 yr (since Apr 11, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Construct New single unit dwelling on vacant corner lot (Entitled)0.31 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 7.2 yr (since Sep 13, 2019), 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: Energy Service Partners (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Nanofy Of California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Bear Copper Electric (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tu Construction (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Diaz Construction (4 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2524702 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jan 2, 2026 | $20,000 | 0kw Solar PV System, 13.5 kw PV Storage System Size and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply s… |
| RES-2301901 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 1, 2023 | $44,678 | 7.48kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). |
| RES-1918315 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 24, 2019 | $10,750 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 25 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection … |