8247 La Riviera Dr
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55883, -121.39976
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
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 23, 2025, 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:
- 8247 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: Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Trident Electric Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Kitchen Mart (12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Yancey (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Americas Vinyl Exteriors (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2501563 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jan 23, 2025 | $1,750 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 125 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-1617042 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Oct 24, 2016 | $12,798 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |