6504 Sun Ranch Dr
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.44790, -121.42871
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 $425,000 ($374,000–$476,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A 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
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 26, 2018, 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 (0.28 mi S, 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 (~$5,295/yr at $425,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$441/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:
- 5,698 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 6504 SUN RANCH DR
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: $374,000 – $476,000 · 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)0.28 mi S
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)0.23 mi E
High-impact scale (4 housing units, $456,598 declared valuation across 21 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Patterson Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Syncon Homes Of California (39 in ½ mi · New single-family home); KB Home Sacramento (37 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Axios Homes (10 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Connected Technology (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1807742 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 26, 2018 | $11,950 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |