7444 Elder Creek Rd
Sacramento 95824 · Southeast Village · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51022, -121.41673
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 $448,000 ($394,000–$502,000).
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 13,504 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$52,331 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Feb 8, 2023).
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))
all 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) (RES-2214927): Issued after 7 mo (2.2× the 97d median) — above the 75th percentile for accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) permits in City of Sacramento (median 97d, 75th pct 172d, n=1,693).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Mandolin Estates (0.44 mi SE, 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 (~$5,557/yr at $448,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$463/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:
- 13,504 sq ft (0.31 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03430
- Addresses on lot:
- 7444 ELDER CREEK RD; 7446 ELDER CREEK RD
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 13,504 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) (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: $394,000 – $502,000 · 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
- Mandolin Estates (Entitled)0.44 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 6 yr (since Nov 23, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (13 housing units, 13 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- 7-Eleven on Elder Creek Rd (Fee estimate)0.46 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 18, 2022), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($5,400,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Custom Home (Entitled)260 ft E
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)260 ft E
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: Tommy Tran Construction (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sacramento (11 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Tu Construction (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Diaz Construction (4 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Sach And Ro Construction (4 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2214927 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. Feb 8, 2023 | $33,711 | EPC - HSG #21-048800 - Legalize Conversion of 510 SQ FT Garage to New ADU (2 bed, 1 bath). Shared plans w/RES-2214924, R… |
| RES-2214926 | New garage / accessory structure | Finaled | Iss. Feb 8, 2023 | $20,000 | EPC - HSG #21-048800 - Permit to Legalize 180 SQ FT Laundry Structure that was Constructed without Benefit of Permits. … |
| RES-2214924 | New garage / accessory structure | Finaled | Iss. Feb 8, 2023 | $15,000 | EPC - HSG #21-048800 Permit to Construct 190 SQ FT Shed w/electrical. Constructed without Benefit of Permits. Shared pla… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 2 entries (report years 2022, 2023).