8309 La Riviera Dr
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55949, -121.39784
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3-PC in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $434,000 ($382,000–$486,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3-PC allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,060 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Feb 13, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$5,398/yr at $434,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$450/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:
- 8309 LA RIVIERA DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-3-PC — Multi-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-3 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
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: $382,000 – $486,000 · 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: Bonney Plumbing (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Ease Eagle Accessibilty Solutions And Equipment (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Trident Electric Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Kitchen Mart (10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Yancey (7 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-2503055 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Feb 13, 2025 | $1,750 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 125 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2413417 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 18, 2024 | $9,800 | E-Permit: Water Service replacement or repair, 12 L.F. |
| RES-2200747 | Electrical / panel | Withdrawn | Iss. Jan 11, 2022 | $5,166 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 125 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work… |
| RES-2101141 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jan 21, 2021 | $11,500 | Non-structural bath remodel to replace shower with pre-manufactured accessible shower stall. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Al… |