7846 Amherst St
Sacramento 95832 · Meadowview · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.47428, -121.49584
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 $459,000 ($404,000–$514,000).
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 7,405 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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$43,040 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Feb 6, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Meadowview
163 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (19.5 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#30 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Meadowview)
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: Accessory dwelling unit at 7734 Lytle St (0.11 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 (~$5,683/yr at $459,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$474/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03054
- Addresses on lot:
- 7846 AMHERST ST
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 7,405 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 06067C0305H, 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: $404,000 – $514,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95832) · FY 2026
Studio $1,910 · 1BR $2,010 · 2BR $2,470 · 3BR $3,290 · 4BR $3,790
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 7734 Lytle St (Entitled)0.11 mi N
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 24, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 7736 Reenel Way Detached ADU (Entitled)0.41 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 10, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 7956 Rivermeadow Way (Issued)0.5 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Oct 27, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 11 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bridges Restoration (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sunrun Installation Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); California Custom Sunrooms And Patio Covers (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Clark Wagaman Designs (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Phe (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2602443 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Feb 6, 2026 | $3,500 | Electrical Permit: Remove and replace a 200 amp electrical panel, like for like. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms requir… |
| RES-2521615 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Nov 3, 2025 | $10,000 | EPC - Additional scope of work per Field Inspectors Correction notice received on 09/19/25 for issued permit RES-2519504… |
| RES-2519504 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 17, 2025 | $60,000 | Remodel Permit: NON STRUCTURAL REMODEL-Replace partial dry wall, mainly ceiling and R38 insulation. Replace kitchen cab… |
| RES-2307834 | Repair tied to a housing/code case | Finaled | Iss. Jun 20, 2023 | $60,000 | EPC - 22-005748 previous garage conversion done without the benefits of permits. Garage conversion of 488 sq ft, reloca… |