7969 La Riviera Dr
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55851, -121.40582
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-R-PC in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $429,000 ($378,000–$480,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-R-PC allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 26, 2024, 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:
- 1,891 sq ft (0.04 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Planned Unit Development
- Tax rate area:
- 03233
- Addresses on lot:
- 7969 LA RIVIERA DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-R-PC — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling 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: $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 (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Eco Heat And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Bob Jahns Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Gp Development (31 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Adkar (29 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2421042 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Sep 26, 2024 | $9,700 | Lower Front - Rt Garage - R&R (4) 4x8' sheets of siding. Lower front wall - R&R (2) 4x8' sheets of siding. Lower rear … |
| RES-2116589 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 1, 2021 | $12,500 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be p… |
| RES-1805661 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 28, 2018 | $6,400 | E-Permit: Tear Off - No, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 4 squares of TPO Single Ply. In-progress inspection required if 10 sq… |