19 Pitcairn Ct
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.46379, -121.44401
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 $469,000 ($413,000–$525,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$40,243 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jun 18, 2025).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Franklin Apartments (0.21 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 (~$5,797/yr at $469,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$483/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:
- 6,250 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 19 PITCAIRN CT
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: $413,000 – $525,000 · 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)0.21 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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4456 San Sebastian Way (Issued)0.46 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.6 yr (first record Mar 27, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 8071 Calle Royale Way ADU (Entitled)0.11 mi NW
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).
- 8285 Anton Way ADU (Entitled)0.47 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 13, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sunrun Installation Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Viceroy Improvement (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Step By Step Innovations And Remodeling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Max Comfort Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Nexgen Homes (119 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2512699 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Jun 18, 2025 | $9,568 | Install 16x26 pre-engineered attached aluminum patio cover with 8 lights. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Refer… |
| RES-2318502 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 30, 2023 | $15,611 | Window Permit: Remove and replace 18 windows and 1 sliding glass door, like for like, no change in window size, color, e… |
| RES-2104467 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Mar 3, 2021 | — | Revision to RES-2103486- Combined the strings and reduced the breaker in the combiner box from four to three on PV-4.0. |
| RES-2103486 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 23, 2021 | $24,133 | 8.19kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main bre… |