8769 Donson Way
Elk Grove 95758 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.43952, -121.40697
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 $646,000 ($568,000–$724,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 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 Oct 31, 2019, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Maverik Service Station - ESTIMATE (0.15 mi E, fee estimate). 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 (~$7,814/yr at $646,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$651/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:
- 3,170 sq ft (0.07 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Half-Plex
- Tax rate area:
- 03341
- Addresses on lot:
- 8769 DONSON 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: $568,000 – $724,000 · 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
- Maverik Service Station - ESTIMATE (Fee estimate)0.15 mi E
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).
- Self Storage on W. Stockton Blvd (Fee estimate)0.29 mi N
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).
- New duplex at 8400 Butterscotch Way (Issued)280 ft NW
Active in "Issued" for 7.1 yr (first record Oct 16, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 yr.
- New home at 8714 Jocelyn Way (Issued)0.1 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 7.1 yr (first record Oct 17, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Walter Weston Keusder (1 on parcel, 10 in ½ mi · New duplex / half-plex); Davis Reed Construction (25 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Syncon Homes Of California (15 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Connected Technology (8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Clark Wagaman Designs (5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1920063 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Oct 31, 2019 | $222,373 | PLAN 1/LOT 42-New 2 story (HALF-PLEX) single family residence. First floor: 723, Second floor: 853, Garage: 443, Covere… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2019).