8266 Mediterranean Way
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55631, -121.40065
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 $479,000 ($422,000–$536,000).
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 7,580 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 15, 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 8178 Lake Forest Dr (0.44 mi SW, entitled). 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 (~$5,911/yr at $479,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$493/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:
- 7,580 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03233
- Addresses on lot:
- 8266 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 7,580 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: $422,000 – $536,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 8178 Lake Forest Dr (Entitled)0.44 mi SW
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 8415 Grinnell Way (In review)0.44 mi SE
work_desc changed to "700sf Detached ADU with 9sf utility closet. Proposed SMUD second service drop. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R310 & R311. ALL WORK SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: River City Window And Door (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Vik Quality Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Kitchen Mart (8 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 (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2521656 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 15, 2025 | $7,200 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 24 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-011… |
| RES-2013955 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Aug 6, 2020 | $5,832 | Non-structural change out of (2) window in same sizes and locations. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms required per CRC se… |
| RES-2013464 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 30, 2020 | $6,417 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Condenser/Coil Only (Split System) to Condenser/Coil Only (Split System). The existin… |
| RES-2013458 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 30, 2020 | $6,417 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Condenser/Coil Only (Split System) to Condenser/Coil Only (Split System). The existin… |