8750 Merribrook Dr
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55599, -121.38127
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 $542,000 ($477,000–$607,000).
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 7,970 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 (+$61,400 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Aug 13, 2026).
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 (0.11 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 (~$6,629/yr at $542,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$552/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:
- 7,970 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03232
- Addresses on lot:
- 8750 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 7,970 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: $477,000 – $607,000 · 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)0.11 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: Bonney Plumbing (3 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Burketts Pool Plastering (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); West Coast Awnings Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Ducks Plumbing Heating Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Solaron Pool Heating (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2617186 | Pool / spa | Issued | Iss. Aug 13, 2026 | $8,075 | INSTALLING POOL SOLAR PANELS TO HEAT SWIMMING POOL TO RESIDENTIAL ROOF. WATER CONSERVING FIXTURES ARE REQUIRED TO BE INS… |
| RES-2512597 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jul 1, 2025 | $6,723 | Electrical Permit: Moving the main electrical service form one side of the house to a different side of the house. The … |
| RES-2511316 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 2, 2025 | $8,500 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 70 L.F. |
| RES-2421692 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Oct 7, 2024 | $11,875 | Install 13x19 (247sf) solid aluminum patio cover with (1) fan, (4) LED lights. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. … |
| RES-2419030 |