8160 Valley Green Dr
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.46159, -121.43712
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 $428,000 ($377,000–$479,000).
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 6,098 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 Aug 9, 2023, 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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 8285 Anton Way ADU (0.48 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 (~$5,329/yr at $428,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$444/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 8160 VALLEY GREEN DR
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 6,098 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: $377,000 – $479,000 · 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
- 8285 Anton Way ADU (Entitled)0.48 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 13, 2021), 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 8073 Calle Royale Way (Issued)0.5 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 5 yr (first record Nov 3, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.6 yr.
- New home at 730 Ashwick Loop (Finaled / completed)0.33 mi SW
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $121,543 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 21 Paramount Cir (Issued)0.44 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Oct 6, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 8 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Quality First Home Improvement (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Mike John Lozano (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Nexgen Homes (115 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Rose Remodeling (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Pacific Builders (4 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-2316754 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Application | App. Aug 9, 2023 | $2,000 | Install new 60A out let and enphase hcs-60. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314.… |
| RES-2314091 | Electrical / panel | Withdrawn | Iss. Jul 10, 2023 | $2,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Underground service. |
| RES-2213851 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 29, 2022 | $2,800 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |