8385 Mediterranean Way
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55812, -121.39609
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 $487,000 ($429,000–$545,000).
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 6,300 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$15,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Sep 4, 2024).
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 (~$6,002/yr at $487,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$500/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:
- 6,300 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03233
- Addresses on lot:
- 8385 MEDITERRANEAN 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 6,300 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: $429,000 – $545,000 · 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
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Aaa Construction Services (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Reverse Mortgage Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Prestige Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); 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-2419592 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Sep 4, 2024 | $40,000 | HVAC Permit: 3 ton silver eagle G.E. Heat pump conversion. Grand and up flow in closet. 9 supply and 1 return. Blow in… |
| RES-1612954 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Aug 15, 2016 | $5,000 | NEW 160SF ATTACHED ALUMINUM PATIO COVER. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference 2013 CRC sections R315 & R3… |
| RES-1611496 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 21, 2016 | $12,000 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 35 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection r… |
| RES-1603082 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 1, 2016 | $29,000 | KITCHEN REMODEL: INSTALL NEW CABINETS, COUNTER, PLUMBING AND LIGHTING FIXTURES AND KITCHEN APPLIANCES. Carbon monoxid… |