5505 Seyferth Way
Sacramento 95823 · Parkway · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.47634, -121.43722
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $399,000 ($351,000–$447,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 6,534 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 6 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 30, 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: 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Thatcher Cir (0.12 mi W, 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 (~$4,999/yr at $399,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$417/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 5505 SEYFERTH WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — 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 6,534 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0306H, 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: $351,000 – $447,000 · 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 105 Thatcher Cir (Issued)0.12 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 23 mo (first record Dec 17, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5095 Summerbrook Way (In review)0.47 mi SW
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 13, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 10 Monaghan Cir (In review)0.48 mi S
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 5, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5517 Wardell Way (Issued)0.22 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 22 mo (first record Jan 27, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 10 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Five Star Home Improvement (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Demolition); Jr Putman (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); New Era Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); California Delta Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); East Coast Builders (27 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1918717 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 30, 2019 | $11,500 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 25 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-012… |
| RES-1918152 | Other | Finaled | Iss. Sep 23, 2019 | $9,390 | PRE ENGINEERED- ATTACHED - 324 SF ALUMINUM SOLID PATIO COVER W/ FAN |
| RES-1917556 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Sep 13, 2019 | $12,610 | POOL DEMOLITION (BACKYARD - 396 SF); SMOKE ALARMS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR REQUIRED. |
| RES-1619959 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Dec 12, 2016 | $15,500 | Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same locati… |
| RES-1617598 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer |