8656 Merribrook Dr
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55624, -121.38311
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 $519,000 ($457,000–$581,000).
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 6,420 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$45,961 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest May 9, 2025).
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 (0.21 mi E, 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 (~$6,367/yr at $519,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$531/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:
- 6,420 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03232
- Addresses on lot:
- 8656 MERRIBROOK 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 6,420 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: $457,000 – $581,000 · 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)0.21 mi E
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: Pacific Builders (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Axia Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); All On Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Plumber Hero (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Kitchen Mart (11 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-2509477 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. May 9, 2025 | $33,497 | 5.06kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null) W/ESS. All supply side connections, main … |
| RES-2418280 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Aug 16, 2024 | $35,000 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 0kw Solar PV System, and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). |
| RES-2118058 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 18, 2021 | $13,000 | AA: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 30 L.F. in crawl space, and Install new 2-way clean out. |
| RES-1806663 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Apr 11, 2018 | $21,000 | EXPEDITED - Construct new 126SF sunroom w/ electrical. Nonstructural complete bathroom remodel to include window c/o, an… |