4196 Savannah Ln
Sacramento 95823 · Parkway · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48296, -121.45643
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $362,000 ($319,000–$405,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (1 ADU permit permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 30, 2026, 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: 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
General repair (COM-2606355): Issued after 3 mo (6.4× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 7551 Mandy Dr (0.22 mi W, in review). 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 (~$4,577/yr at $362,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$381/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:
- 1,307 sq ft (0.03 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Planned Unit Development
- Tax rate area:
- 03108
- Addresses on lot:
- 4196 SAVANNAH LN
Zoning & Land Use
R-3 — Multi-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-3 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0302H, 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: $319,000 – $405,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95823) · FY 2026
Studio $1,530 · 1BR $1,610 · 2BR $1,980 · 3BR $2,640 · 4BR $3,040
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- General repair (COM-2606355) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo (6.4× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 7551 Mandy Dr (In review)0.22 mi W
In "In review" for 13 mo (since Oct 28, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 7385 Mandy Dr ADU (Entitled)0.48 mi N
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 8, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3907 Sequoia Way (Issued)0.35 mi W
current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Cam Construction Partners (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); The Gb Group (10 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); F And T Investments (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Kft Construction (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Pacific Builders (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2606355 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. Jun 30, 2026 | $14,000 | EPC - Balcony repairs based off of plans. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. |