8709 Saints Way
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55362, -121.38091
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 $492,000 ($433,000–$551,000).
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 6,482 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$19,211 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (10 total permits, latest Jan 30, 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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Folsom Blvd Apartments (0.44 mi SW, fee estimate). 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 (~$6,059/yr at $492,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$505/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:
- 6,482 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03232
- Addresses on lot:
- 8709 SAINTS 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 6,482 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: $433,000 – $551,000 · 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
- Folsom Blvd Apartments (Fee estimate)0.44 mi SW
In "Fee estimate" for 2.9 yr (since Jan 4, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (124 housing units, $20,626,550 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2820 Honeysuckle Way (Entitled)0.21 mi NE
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: Connected Technology (2 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Freedom Forever (3 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Pacific Builders (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Jr Putman (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Advanced Roofing And Raingutters (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2501220 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jan 30, 2025 | $29,470 | Install ESS, Tesla Powerwall 3. All supply side connections, main breaker change-out, and/or panel upgrade will require … |
| RES-2426578 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Dec 5, 2024 | $6,387 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 100 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work, main b… |
| RES-2007529 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. May 7, 2020 | $8,300 | Hall bath remodel, tub, surround, fixture replacement, new vanity faucet, vacancy sensor.Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms … |
| RES-2003373 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 26, 2020 | $10,500 | Master Bathroom Remodel to include new pan surround fixtures in shower, new toilet, new vanity / faucet, new vent/ fan h… |