5780 Valley Vale Way
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.46129, -121.43522
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 $451,000 ($397,000–$505,000).
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 6,534 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$21,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Aug 12, 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 21 Paramount Cir (0.46 mi N, 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 (~$5,591/yr at $451,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$466/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 5780 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 6,534 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: $397,000 – $505,000 · 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 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)0.42 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)0.43 mi W
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $121,543 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 680 Ashwick Loop (Finaled / completed)0.44 mi W
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $121,543 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Clark Wagaman Designs (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Clarke And Rush Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Nexgen Homes (61 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Rose Remodeling (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Pacific Builders (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2216467 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Aug 12, 2022 | $8,950 | 12X21 SOLID PATIO COVER W/1 FAN Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. ALL WORK … |
| RES-2202796 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Feb 7, 2022 | $8,790 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1917249 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 9, 2019 | $11,500 | Electrical Upgrade and repipe entire residence. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R… |