8837 Garden Glen Way
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55495, -121.37936
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 $481,000 ($423,000–$539,000).
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 5,663 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$12,650 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest May 11, 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 (500 ft N, 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 (~$5,933/yr at $481,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$494/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03232
- Addresses on lot:
- 8837 GARDEN GLEN 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 5,663 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: $423,000 – $539,000 · 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)500 ft N
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: Bell Brothers Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Proverbs Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ac Girl Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Kitchen Mart (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Dekreek Construction (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2608820 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 11, 2026 | $23,000 | Remodel Permit: New flooring, plugs and switches, can lights, kitchen and bathroom remodel. Kitchen: Remove and replace… |
| RES-2509688 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. May 12, 2025 | $4,603 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located outside building, within Existing Exterior Encl… |
| RES-2226213 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 9, 2022 | $10,725 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 2 L.F. Water Re-pipe, 60 L.F. |
| RES-1906753 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Apr 17, 2019 | $8,790 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |