8462 Sunblaze Way
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.44991, -121.43346
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 $420,000 ($370,000–$470,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 3, 2025, 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 (0.49 mi SE, 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 (~$5,238/yr at $420,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$437/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:
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 8462 SUNBLAZE 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: $370,000 – $470,000 · 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)0.49 mi SE
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)0.49 mi E
High-impact scale (4 housing units, $456,598 declared valuation across 21 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Home Depot USA (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); American Home Energy Savers (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Syncon Homes Of California (39 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Axios Homes (10 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Bear Copper Electric (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2428041 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jan 3, 2025 | $2,246 | Window Permit: C/O 1 WINDOW LIKE FOR LIKE RETROFIT. The egress window will meet the code requirements enforced at the … |
| RES-2405915 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 19, 2024 | $2,500 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2023788 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 28, 2020 | $7,440 | E-Permit: Tear Off - No, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 12 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0890-0018 |