8278 Sunny Creek Way
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.46025, -121.42401
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 $436,000 ($384,000–$488,000).
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
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 10, 2025, 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: 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 6490 Weatherford Way (0.35 mi NW, issued). 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 (~$5,420/yr at $436,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$452/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:
- 7,827 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 8278 SUNNY CREEK 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 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: $384,000 – $488,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6490 Weatherford Way (Issued)0.35 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 4.5 yr (first record May 24, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.7 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: River City Window And Door (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Jr Putman (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Quality First Home Improvement (5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Safe Step Walk In Tub (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tri Quest Builders And Developers (2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2521430 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Oct 10, 2025 | $20,000 | Change-out w/new ducts Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in… |
| RES-2305177 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Mar 16, 2023 | $13,378 | "Remove 4 metal windows and replace with 4 composite windows, same operation, white int/ext." The egress windows will … |
| RES-2217184 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Aug 15, 2022 | $9,628 | Remove 3 aluminum windows and replace with 3 composite windows, same operations. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required… |
| RES-2211868 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jun 7, 2022 | $13,982 | REMOVE 4 VINYL WINDOWS AND REPLACE WITH 4 COMPOSITE WINDOWS LIKE FOR LIKE OPERATIONS AND GRILLE PATTERNS FOR WINDOWS WIT… |