3945 Shining Star Dr
Sacramento 95823 · Parkway · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48763, -121.46184
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 6,098 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
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 27, 2023, 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: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. 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: Luther Gardens Senior Apartments (0.38 mi N, 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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03175
- Addresses on lot:
- 3945 SHINING STAR 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 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 6,098 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (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: $349,000 – $445,000 · 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
- Luther Gardens Senior Apartments (Entitled)0.38 mi N
In "Entitled" for 4.7 yr (since Feb 15, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (24 housing units across 0 permits).
- Clover Workforce Apartments (Entitled)0.44 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 18 mo (since May 15, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (358 housing units, 358 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- 7385 Mandy Dr ADU (Entitled)0.18 mi NE
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 7551 Mandy Dr (In review)0.33 mi S
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Harlan Quality Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Exclusive Home Improvement (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); The Gb Group (10 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Connected Technology (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); F And T Investments (4 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-2305938 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 27, 2023 | $18,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 26 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-012… |
| RES-1912921 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 11, 2019 | $1,220 | Change-out installation of Heat pump - 052 gallon to Heat pump - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not re… |
| RES-1807588 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Apr 24, 2018 | $5,000 | HSG Case 18-009012 : Illegal Residential Cannabis Grow-WWOP-QUAD Fees-Restore SFR. Corrective action to restore illegal … |