5821 Valley Vale Way
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.46149, -121.43436
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 $450,000 ($396,000–$504,000).
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 9,148 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$8,403 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Feb 15, 2022).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X))
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X). Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 6490 Weatherford Way (0.46 mi NE, issued). 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 (~$5,580/yr at $450,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$465/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:
- 9,148 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 5821 VALLEY VALE 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 9,148 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0308H, 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: $396,000 – $504,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95823) · FY 2026
Studio $1,530 · 1BR $1,610 · 2BR $1,980 · 3BR $2,640 · 4BR $3,040
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6490 Weatherford Way (Issued)0.46 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 4.5 yr (first record May 24, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.7 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 21 Paramount Cir (Issued)0.46 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Oct 6, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 8 mo.
- New home at 730 Ashwick Loop (Finaled / completed)0.47 mi W
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $121,543 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 710 Ashwick Loop (Finaled / completed)0.48 mi W
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $121,543 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Freedom Forever (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Bath Fitter Northern California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Advanced Roofing And Raingutters (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Nexgen Homes (19 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Rose Remodeling (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2203536 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 15, 2022 | $17,645 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 32 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0676-009… |
| RES-1916839 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Sep 4, 2019 | — | REVISION to RES-1914489: Roof Mount Solar PV @ 3.705 KW ; 13 Panels - Solar Layout Change; All work is subject to field … |
| RES-1915711 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 19, 2019 | $3,870 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 9 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection r… |
| RES-1914489 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Aug 8, 2019 | $25,935 | 3.705kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null).Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required.… |