7850 Cavalier Way
Sacramento 95832 · Meadowview · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.47373, -121.50074
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 $453,000 ($399,000–$507,000).
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 9,979 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$27,838 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Jan 21, 2022).
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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 7736 Reenel Way Detached ADU (0.23 mi NW, 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 (~$5,614/yr at $453,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$468/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:
- 9,979 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03054
- Addresses on lot:
- 7850 CAVALIER WAY
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 9,979 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 06067C0285H, 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: $399,000 – $507,000 · 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
- 7736 Reenel Way Detached ADU (Entitled)0.23 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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 7734 Lytle St (Entitled)0.27 mi NE
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).
- Klotz Ranch (Finaled / completed)0.47 mi NW
High-impact scale (49 housing units, $6,551,379 declared valuation across 79 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Connected Technology (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Exterior Improvement (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); The Spanos (9 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Quality Telecom Consultants (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Mastec Network Solutions (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2201443 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Jan 21, 2022 | $14,490 | Alum attached patio cover with 3 can lights. 15' x 28' = 420 |
| RES-2115490 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Aug 2, 2021 | $542 | Add new 50A circuit and run approx 5' 6AWG wire in 3/4" EMT conduit with 10 AWG ground to new NEMA 14-50 outlet. Charger… |
| RES-2112110 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 1, 2021 | $15,000 | EPC - First Floor to be Converted to an adult home care facility (3 Ambulatory/ 1 Non Ambulatory)- Non Sprinklered Build… |
| RES-2001453 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Application | App. Jan 28, 2020 | $1,000 | FAMILY CARE FACILITY - CONVERTING 72 SF OF LIVING ROOM SPACE INTO AN ADDITIONAL BEDROOM . |