4144 Sea Drift Way
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.46607, -121.45728
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 $527,000 ($464,000–$590,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$6,080 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Feb 3, 2022).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 4456 San Sebastian Way (0.34 mi E, 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 (~$6,458/yr at $527,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$538/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:
- 3,920 sq ft (0.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Half-Plex
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 4144 SEA DRIFT 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0305H, 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: $464,000 – $590,000 · 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)0.34 mi E
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.
- New home at 4415 Montril Way (Fee estimate)0.34 mi NE
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).
- 2 Lander Ct ADU (Entitled)0.39 mi NE
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Green Day Power (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Imc Concepts (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Super Brothers Plumbing Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Pacific Builders (5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Clark Wagaman Designs (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2202570 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 3, 2022 | $4,100 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2020260 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Nov 6, 2020 | $14,997 | 7.48kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null).All supply side connections, main breaker… |
| RES-1905531 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 29, 2019 | $9,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 16 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0840-00… |