8461 Tambor Way
Elk Grove 95758 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.44806, -121.40778
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 $629,000 ($554,000–$704,000).
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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$87,678 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Jul 6, 2022).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
8461 Tambor Way ADU: In "Entitled" for 6.1 yr (since Oct 20, 2020), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Jacinto Road Subdivision (0.27 mi W, 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 (~$7,621/yr at $629,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$635/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:
- 7,975 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03343
- Addresses on lot:
- 8461 TAMBOR 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: 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: $554,000 – $704,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95758) · FY 2026
Studio $1,910 · 1BR $2,000 · 2BR $2,460 · 3BR $3,270 · 4BR $3,770
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 8461 Tambor Way ADU (Entitled)On this parcel
In "Entitled" for 6.1 yr (since Oct 20, 2020), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Jacinto Road Subdivision (Entitled)0.27 mi W
In "Entitled" for 3.3 yr (since Jul 26, 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 (11 housing units across 0 permits).
- Shasta Apartments (Fee estimate)0.48 mi W
In "Fee estimate" for 2.6 yr (since Apr 23, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (216 housing units, $80,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 15 Kierland Pl (In review)0.38 mi NW
In "In review" for 10 mo (since Jan 12, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Processing" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Derek Sawyer Smart Energy Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Gold Rush Energy Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); KB Home Sacramento (59 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Casner Communities (27 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Walter Weston Keusder (27 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2214229 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jul 6, 2022 | $3,390 | Installation of new Gas - Tankless, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2213775 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 29, 2022 | $8,910 | No Duct Work Permitted. New install/New location Mini-Split System. A unit will be installed in a new location. This uni… |
| RES-2200475 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Mar 8, 2022 | $25,661 | EPC - Expansion of Work from RES-2020992: Converting an Additional 160 SQ FT of Existing Patio Cover to New Habitable Li… |
| RES-2126333 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Dec 15, 2021 |