7984 Golden Field Way
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.46441, -121.43409
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 $439,000 ($386,000–$492,000).
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 6,970 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$6,400 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Jun 7, 2021).
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: Accessory dwelling unit at 6490 Weatherford Way (0.38 mi E, 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 (~$5,455/yr at $439,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$455/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 7984 GOLDEN FIELD 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 6,970 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: $386,000 – $492,000 · 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)0.38 mi E
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 10 Monaghan Cir (In review)0.37 mi N
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 5, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 21 Paramount Cir (Issued)0.27 mi NW
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, 7 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Complete Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Green Day Power (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Asc Construction Services (6 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Rose Remodeling (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2111971 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jun 7, 2021 | $8,421 | 4.2kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main breake… |
| RES-1801198 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 22, 2018 | $13,300 | HVAC change out. LIKE FOR LIKE The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same location as… |
| RES-1801139 | Windows / doors / siding | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 19, 2018 | $10,000 | c/o 8 windows and 2 sliding doors like for like size. alum to vinyl. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference … |
| RES-1716501 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 11, 2017 | $15,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 35 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 08900028… |