8509 Center Pkwy
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.44942, -121.42498
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3-R in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $390,000 ($343,000–$437,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3-R 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
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 17, 2026, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$4,896/yr at $390,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$408/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:
- 1,958 sq ft (0.04 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Planned Unit Development
- Tax rate area:
- 03115
- Addresses on lot:
- 8509 CENTER PKWY
Zoning & Land Use
R-3-R — Multi-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-3 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential 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: $343,000 – $437,000 · 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
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Advanced Roof Design (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Superior Electrical Service Technicians (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); KB Home Sacramento (87 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Syncon Homes Of California (39 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Benchmark Communities (30 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2612726 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jun 17, 2026 | $2,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 100 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work, main b… |
| RES-2020240 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 2, 2020 | $6,454 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 11 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-00… |
| COM-1816821 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 30, 2018 | $7,786 | REROOF OF 900SF: TPO OVERLAY Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 9 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0001 |