8355 Arroyo Vista Dr
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.45944, -121.42675
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 $427,000 ($376,000–$478,000).
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 226,076 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 7, 2026, 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: 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2519938): Issued after 7 mo (3.5× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 6490 Weatherford Way (0.37 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 (~$5,318/yr at $427,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$443/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:
- 226,076 sq ft (5.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Church / Welfare · Church · Exempt
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 8355 ARROYO VISTA DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 226,076 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: $376,000 – $478,000 · 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
- Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2519938) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo (3.5× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6490 Weatherford Way (Issued)0.37 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 4.5 yr (first record May 24, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.7 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Cd3 Group (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Housh Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Quality First Home Improvement (6 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Safe Step Walk In Tub (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Js Construction And Septic (3 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2607382 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. May 7, 2026 | $70,000 | EPC - Replacing (3) non-operating Rooftop HVAC units. Emergency Application |
| COM-2519938 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. May 1, 2026 | $193,340 | EPC - 1. CONVERSION OF EXISTING NURSERY AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE BUILDING TO A CONFERENCE ROOM, PANTRY STORAGE ROO… |
| COM-2419504 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 3, 2024 | $59,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 30 squares of PVC Single Ply. CRRC: 0640-0001 |