8018 Tolkien Ave
Elk Grove 95758 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.44425, -121.40645
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-R in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $541,000 ($476,000–$606,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-R supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 5,600 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$15,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Jul 15, 2024).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Jacinto Road Subdivision (0.39 mi NW, 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 (~$6,617/yr at $541,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$551/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:
- 5,600 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03337
- Addresses on lot:
- 8018 TOLKIEN AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-R — 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 lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 5,600 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
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: $476,000 – $606,000 · 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
- Jacinto Road Subdivision (Entitled)0.39 mi NW
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).
- Self Storage on W. Stockton Blvd (Fee estimate)420 ft SE
In "Fee estimate" for 9.6 yr (since Mar 31, 2017), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($2,475,369 declared valuation across 6 permits).
- Maverik Service Station - ESTIMATE (Fee estimate)0.38 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 6 yr (since Nov 18, 2020), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($4,750,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 8461 Tambor Way ADU (Entitled)0.29 mi N
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Holt Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Davis Reed Construction (25 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Walter Weston Keusder (16 in ½ mi · New duplex / half-plex); Casner Communities (12 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Connected Technology (11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2415443 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 15, 2024 | $16,000 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1609916 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Jun 24, 2016 | $11,385 | constructing a 12' x 25' 300 sq ft insulated patio cover, 13' x 15' 195 sq ft lattice patio cover with ceiling fan. Car… |