8609 Royalglen Way
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56086, -121.38571
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 $508,000 ($447,000–$569,000).
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 7,100 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 (+$31,200 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Sep 27, 2021).
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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 2820 Honeysuckle Way (0.47 mi SE, 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 (~$6,241/yr at $508,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$520/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:
- 7,100 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03232
- Addresses on lot:
- 8609 ROYALGLEN 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 7,100 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 06067C0195H, 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: $447,000 – $569,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95826) · FY 2026
Studio $1,690 · 1BR $1,770 · 2BR $2,180 · 3BR $2,900 · 4BR $3,350
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2820 Honeysuckle Way (Entitled)0.47 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 7 yr (since Oct 30, 2019), 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: Sunergy Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Work Force Unlimited (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Kitchen Mart (8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Premier Pools (7 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2120852 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 27, 2021 | $2,915 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 5 L.F. |
| RES-2019186 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Nov 12, 2020 | $60,000 | EPC - Remodel kitchen, take out two walls to create a great room, new tankless water heater |
| RES-1902523 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Feb 12, 2019 | — | Revision to RES-1811513, Added PV Meter. |
| RES-1811513 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jun 19, 2018 | $20,000 | 7.08kw Solar PV System, INSTALL NEW 200 AMP MAIN PANEL & BREAKER & NEW 100 AMP SUB PANEL and 0gal Solar WH System (wate… |
| RES-1808022 | Roof replacement |