8116 Port Royale Way
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.46344, -121.43912
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 $421,000 ($370,000–$472,000).
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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$6,400 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Feb 9, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Franklin Apartments (0.43 mi NW, fee estimate). 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 (~$5,249/yr at $421,000)
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:
- 4,120 sq ft (0.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 8116 PORT ROYALE 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0305H, 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 – $472,000 · 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
- Franklin Apartments (Fee estimate)0.43 mi NW
In "Fee estimate" for 9.1 yr (since Oct 6, 2017), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (113 housing units, $18,907,850 declared valuation across 14 permits).
- 8071 Calle Royale Way ADU (Entitled)0.37 mi W
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 2, 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)0.36 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 5 yr (first record Nov 3, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.6 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 10 Monaghan Cir (In review)0.44 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sonray Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Metcalf Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Nexgen Homes (119 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Rose Remodeling (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Preferred Fire Reconstruction Dba Nexgen Homes (5 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2102568 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 9, 2021 | $6,985 | 2.31kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main breake… |
| RES-2100794 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jan 13, 2021 | $4,550 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 125 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work, main b… |