3940 Shining Star Dr
Sacramento 95823 · Parkway · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48721, -121.46179
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 $423,000 ($372,000–$474,000).
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 8,000 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$17,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Sep 27, 2018).
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 (0.41 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 (~$5,272/yr at $423,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$439/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:
- 8,000 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03175
- Addresses on lot:
- 3940 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 8,000 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: $372,000 – $474,000 · 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)0.41 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)0.43 mi W
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)0.2 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)0.3 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: Home Depot USA (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); A To Z Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Aaa Construction Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); The Gb Group (10 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Connected Technology (5 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-1818910 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Sep 27, 2018 | $6,072 | Pre-Engineered Patio Cover 176. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314 |
| RES-1711080 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 26, 2017 | $6,006 | AA: Shower/Tub, valve and surround replacement. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & … |
| RES-1704919 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Mar 30, 2017 | $10,344 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |