8265 La Riviera Dr
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55943, -121.39925
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-PC in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $429,000 ($378,000–$480,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-PC supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 two-unit residential development on a 1,307 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 8 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 16, 2023, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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 (~$5,341/yr at $429,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$445/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:
- 1,307 sq ft (0.03 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Planned Unit Development
- Tax rate area:
- 03233
- Addresses on lot:
- 8265 LA RIVIERA DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-PC — 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 lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 1,307 sq ft by the assessor; a split needs at least 2,400 sq ft (two lots of 1,200 sq ft or more).
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: $378,000 – $480,000 · 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: River City Restoration (4 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Bonney Plumbing (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Acacia M And E (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Sierra View Home Improvements (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Wally Masters Electrical Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2321937 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Oct 16, 2023 | $700 | Siding Permit: Remove & replace (2) sheets of siding, like for like. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference… |
| COM-1908438 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. May 10, 2019 | $2,862 | BUILDING #20: Dry rot repair to siding and trim- Unit # 8271 2x10x5 2 sheet T1-11 1/2 sheets 2x4x28 right back wall 4 s… |
| COM-1908431 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. May 10, 2019 | $2,862 | BUILDING #19: Dry rot repair to siding and trim- Unit # 8251 2x8x12 Left front door Unit # 8255 1 sheet T1-11 z bar rep… |
| COM-1908428 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. May 10, 2019 | $2,862 | BUILDING #15: Dry rot repair to siding and trim- UNIT #8265 - (1) T1-11, 1x3x40' (L) front. UNIT #8267- 2x6x6' frontwall… |