8000 Elder Creek Rd
Sacramento 95824 · Glen Elder · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51027, -121.41025
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $382,000 ($336,000–$428,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$2,640 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Feb 22, 2017).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
about 99% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: Mandolin Estates (0.22 mi S, 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 (~$4,805/yr at $382,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$400/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:
- 12,480 sq ft (0.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Large Single Tenant · One Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03430
- Addresses on lot:
- 8000 ELDER CREEK RD
Zoning & Land Use
C-2 — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Commercial Mixed Use (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential 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: minimal flood hazard (about 99% 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: $336,000 – $428,000 · 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)0.22 mi S
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)0.11 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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 7615 50th Ave (Entitled)0.28 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 4 yr (since Nov 22, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Custom Home (Entitled)0.3 mi W
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Buzz Oates Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Acco Engineered (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sacramento (11 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Sach And Ro Construction (4 in ½ mi · Demolition); Gorman Construction (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1700359 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Feb 22, 2017 | $7,500 | Install two surface mounted fabric awnings on rear of existing commercial building. California Department of Correction… |
| FPP-1618064 | Commercial tenant improvement | Certificate of Compliance | Iss. Jan 3, 2017 | $322,400 | EXPEDITED - Interior paint, minor electrical, IT room mini split system, repaint, Exterior ADA compliance, State Fire Ma… |
| COM-1616542 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 13, 2016 | $46,887 | CHANGE OUT 8 ROOF MOUNT HVAC UNITS (LIKE FOR LIKE) |