7527 Mandy Dr
Sacramento 95823 · Parkway · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48403, -121.45934
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 $402,000 ($354,000–$450,000).
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 7,058 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 3 ADU permits 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 Feb 19, 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: 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Fire alarm / sprinkler (RES-2203705): Issued after 3 mo (5.5× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of fire alarm / sprinkler permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 71d, n=2,312).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 7551 Mandy Dr (490 ft SW, 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 (~$5,033/yr at $402,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$419/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:
- 7,058 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03108
- Addresses on lot:
- 7527 MANDY 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 7,058 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: $354,000 – $450,000 · 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
- Fire alarm / sprinkler (RES-2203705) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo (5.5× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of fire alarm / sprinkler permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 71d, n=2,312).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 7551 Mandy Dr (In review)490 ft SW
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)0.38 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 21 Bushwood Ct (Issued)0.43 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 4.5 yr (first record May 24, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.9 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Richardson Fire Protection (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); The Gb Group (10 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); F And T Investments (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Pacific Builders (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Connected Technology (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-2603232 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. Feb 19, 2026 | $1,250 | Installing Interior Self-Closing Fire rated door in hallway entrance of the house. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms requir… |
| RES-2203705 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. May 5, 2022 | $4,000 | EPC - Voluntary installation of new fire sprinkler system to existing home. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Ref… |
| RES-1610792 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 8, 2016 | $8,000 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |