7748 Canova Way
Sacramento 95823 · Parkway · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.47722, -121.43499
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 $407,000 ($358,000–$456,000).
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 8,276 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 8, 2026, 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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Thatcher Cir (0.25 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 (~$5,090/yr at $407,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$424/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:
- 8,276 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 7748 CANOVA 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 8,276 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: $358,000 – $456,000 · 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)0.25 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.
- Homekey - Woodsprings Hotel Conversion to Affordable Housing (Finaled / completed)0.49 mi E
High-impact scale (10 housing units, 90 deed-restricted affordable, $150,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5517 Wardell Way (Issued)0.22 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 22 mo (first record Jan 27, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 10 mo.
- Shell Gas Station / Lil Loop Convenience Store (Finaled / completed)0.46 mi SE
High-impact scale ($1,080,000 declared valuation across 13 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bell Brothers Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Bardo Ramirez Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Minh Nguyen Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); East Coast Builders (13 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Pacific Building (6 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2622537 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Oct 8, 2026 | $5,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located outside building, within Existing Exterior Encl… |
| RES-2618946 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 27, 2026 | $5,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 100 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2023582 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 21, 2020 | $2,700 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-1608245 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. May 25, 2016 | $4,600 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 2 layer(s), 18 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 9369416.… |