7535 Lawnwood Dr
Sacramento 95828 · Glen Elder · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.50308, -121.41563
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A flood due diligence; benchmark value $426,000 ($375,000–$477,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Dec 13, 2017, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A, about 4% of the lot of lot)
Zone A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Mandolin Estates (0.43 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 (~$5,306/yr at $426,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$442/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:
- 7,050 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03143
- Addresses on lot:
- 7535 LAWNWOOD DR
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 lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A) covers about 4% of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 7,050 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A) covers about 4% of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
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 A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 4% of the lot); Zone A: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 1% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 14% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 81% 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: $375,000 – $477,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95828) · FY 2026
Studio $1,630 · 1BR $1,710 · 2BR $2,100 · 3BR $2,800 · 4BR $3,220
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Mandolin Estates (Entitled)0.43 mi NE
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 7615 50th Ave (Entitled)0.32 mi N
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).
- New home at 33 Mandola Ct (Finaled / completed)0.37 mi NE
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $225,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 38 Mandola Ct (Finaled / completed)0.37 mi NE
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $225,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Porter Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Jonathan Carl Snyder (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sacramento (11 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Tommy Tran Construction (3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Connected Technology (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1722881 | Other | Finaled | Iss. Dec 13, 2017 | $20,929 | Permit to final RES-1620129 and a new gas fire place install. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sec… |
| RES-1722684 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Application | App. Dec 11, 2017 | $4,691 | INSTALL NEW GAS FIRE PLACE INSERT, RUN 33FT OF NEW GAS LINE FROM METER TO NEW INSERT, RUN 2FT OF ELECTRICAL LINE. Carbon… |
| RES-1620129 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 13, 2016 | $108,863 | EXPEDITED - REPLACE ROOF, 4 NEW TRUSSES, INSULATION, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, SOME SHEETING WHOLE HOUSE FAN, HVAC DUCTS, SO… |