8455 Dartford Dr
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.44870, -121.42328
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $427,000 ($376,000–$478,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 two-unit residential development on a 670 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 3 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 2, 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 (~$5,318/yr at $427,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$443/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:
- 670 sq ft (0.02 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03115
- Addresses on lot:
- 8455 DARTFORD DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-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-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 670 sq ft by the assessor; a split needs at least 2,400 sq ft (two lots of 1,200 sq ft or more).
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: $376,000 – $478,000 · 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: Cobex Construction Group (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Northwest Exteriors (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Hot Swap USA (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); KB Home Sacramento (87 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Syncon Homes Of California (39 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-2602105 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Feb 2, 2026 | $3,850 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric Heat Pump 65 gallons +, located inside building, screening not r… |
| RES-2212819 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jun 17, 2022 | $15,750 | CHANGE OUT 14 WINDOWS AND 1 PATIO DOOR, LIKE FOR LIKE RETROFIT. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC s… |
| RES-2112819 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 15, 2021 | $17,020 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 23 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0890-0015 |