8612 La Riviera Dr
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56354, -121.38467
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2-R in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $587,000 ($517,000–$657,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2-R allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$13,440 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jun 28, 2022).
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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$7,142/yr at $587,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$595/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:
- 10,454 sq ft (0.24 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03232
- Addresses on lot:
- 8612 LA RIVIERA DR; 8614 LA RIVIERA DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-2-R — Duplex 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-2 (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Duplex Dwelling Zone.
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 06067C0184H, 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: $517,000 – $657,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
1 active or recent development project and 173 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Adds housing (ADU)1 permit (1 units)
- Additions & renovations15 permits
- Building systems153 permits
- Other4 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Titan Solar Power CA (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Nrg Pros (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Kitchen Mart (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Yancey (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Dave Gross Enterprises (4 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2213691 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jun 28, 2022 | $7,900 | MODULE LAYOUT CHANGE, MODULE CHANGES TO 400W, PV BREAKER CHANGED TO 20 A. |
| RES-2213036 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jun 21, 2022 | — | MODULE LAYOUT CHANGE WITH (10) 4.0 KW ROOF MOUNT. |
| RES-2211157 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. May 31, 2022 | — | DUPLEX 9.95kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main… |
| RES-2207086 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Apr 27, 2022 | $7,900 | DUPLEX 3.95kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, mai… |
| RES-2203920 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 21, 2022 | $15,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 42 squares of 40yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |