8328 Lake Forest Dr
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55129, -121.39763
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 $475,000 ($418,000–$532,000).
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 6,260 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 (+$3,168 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Apr 23, 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Jiffy Lube Estimate (0.24 mi S, 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 (~$5,865/yr at $475,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$489/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:
- 6,260 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03233
- Addresses on lot:
- 8328 LAKE FOREST 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 6,260 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: $418,000 – $532,000 · 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
- Jiffy Lube Estimate (Fee estimate)0.24 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 8.5 yr (since Apr 30, 2018), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($800,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Del Taco Drive-thru Restaurant (Fee estimate)0.28 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 9.5 yr (since May 22, 2017), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($800,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 8178 Lake Forest Dr (Entitled)0.34 mi W
In "Entitled" for 3.6 yr (since Apr 4, 2023), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Storage Building w/ Bathroom (Issued)0.37 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 5.5 yr (first record May 28, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.3 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Halls Window Center (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Northwest Exteriors (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Pacific Heat And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Finishing Touches Enterprise (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Cox Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2608032 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Apr 23, 2026 | $8,693 | CHANGE OUT, LIKE FOR LIKE, (1) PATIO DOOR. NAIL FIN. STUCCO PATCH. CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARMS ARE REQUIRED. REFERENC… |
| RES-2420980 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 24, 2024 | $3,850 | Electrical Permit: Panel upgrade from 100 to 200 amps with service overhead. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. … |
| RES-2420489 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Sep 17, 2024 | $8,990 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-2207887 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Apr 14, 2022 | $17,900 | REMOVE WOOD SIDING ON FRONT ONLY, INSTALL FIBER CEMENT LAP TO MATCH THE EXISTING. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms require… |