46 De Fer Cir
Sacramento 95823 · Parkway · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.49301, -121.46362
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 $424,000 ($373,000–$475,000).
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 12,050 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,440 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Dec 28, 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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Luther Gardens Senior Apartments (220 ft SW, 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 (~$5,284/yr at $424,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$440/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:
- 12,050 sq ft (0.28 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03175
- Addresses on lot:
- 46 DE FER CIR
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 12,050 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: $373,000 – $475,000 · 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)220 ft SW
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).
- Luther Gardens Apartments for Seniors (Entitled)0.46 mi N
In "Entitled" for 7 yr (since Nov 5, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (16 housing units across 0 permits).
- 7385 Mandy Dr ADU (Entitled)0.33 mi SE
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).
- Demolition at 7282 Franklin Blvd (Applied)0.29 mi E
project_name changed to "23-018957 7282 Franklin Blvd. com wrecking permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sea Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Sunfinity Solar CA (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Community Resource Project (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Gp Development (12 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Build It Construction (7 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-1824302 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Dec 28, 2018 | $7,400 | 2.48kw Solar PV System,Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314, Water conserving fix… |
| RES-1805571 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Mar 27, 2018 | $8,790 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-1801482 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jan 25, 2018 | $1,700 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |