8484 Hermitage Way
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.44956, -121.42926
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $423,000 ($372,000–$474,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (4 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Dec 29, 2017, 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: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: Ventris Place (0.39 mi S, 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 (~$5,272/yr at $423,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$439/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:
- 5,227 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 8484 HERMITAGE WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
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: minimal flood hazard (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: $372,000 – $474,000 · 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
- Ventris Place (Entitled)0.39 mi S
In "Entitled" for 3.2 yr (since Sep 5, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (37 housing units across 0 permits).
- Cottages at Laguna (Finaled / completed)0.27 mi E
High-impact scale (4 housing units, $456,598 declared valuation across 21 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Simply Heating And Air Conditioning (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Bouey Termite Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Leos Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Independent Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Syncon Homes Of California (39 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1723735 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 29, 2017 | $1,600 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-1700216 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 5, 2017 | $6,200 | RES-1700216 Issued: HSG CASE 16-008500 :HVAC Split C/O, The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed… |
| RES-1619990 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Dec 12, 2016 | $14,000 | HSG Case 16-008500: Reroof. Tear off, re-sheet, install 22 squares of 30 yr laminated dimensional composition roofing m… |
| RES-1616972 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 20, 2016 | $36,100 | EXPEDITED - 16-008500 Interior rehab, change out kitchen and bathroom cabinets, new plumbing and electrical fixtures, an… |