7844 White Tail Way
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.47306, -121.45282
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 $436,000 ($384,000–$488,000).
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 6,060 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$8,735 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Jul 27, 2022).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 4456 San Sebastian Way (0.41 mi S, 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 (~$5,420/yr at $436,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$452/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:
- 6,060 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 7844 WHITE TAIL 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 6,060 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 06067C0302H, 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: $384,000 – $488,000 · 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 4456 San Sebastian Way (Issued)0.41 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 2.6 yr (first record Mar 27, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 2 Lander Ct ADU (Entitled)0.16 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 29, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 4415 Montril Way (Fee estimate)0.24 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 9.4 yr (since Jul 7, 2017), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 3990 Deer Run Way ADU (Entitled)0.44 mi W
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jun 17, 2021), 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: Terra Aqua Builders (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); USA Bath California Remodeling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bonney Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Woodside 05n (52 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Pacific Builders (8 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2215848 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Withdrawn | Iss. Jul 27, 2022 | $3,200 | E-Permit: Shower Replacement. |
| RES-1803624 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Feb 27, 2018 | $9,665 | R/R tub and wall tile with acrylic tub. R/R shower valve. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC section… |
| RES-1702048 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 15, 2017 | $15,000 | Solar PV Installation of a roof mount 4.76 KW - DC. Solar PV. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference 2013 CR… |
| RES-1702095 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Feb 13, 2017 | — | Change-out w/new ducts Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in… |