8170 Torrente Way
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.46393, -121.44742
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 $429,000 ($378,000–$480,000).
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 6,330 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit 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 Dec 2, 2025, 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: reduced flood risk due to levee)
about 14% 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Franklin Apartments (0.18 mi NE, 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 (~$5,341/yr at $429,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$445/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:
- 6,330 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 8170 TORRENTE WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 6,330 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 14% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 86% 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: $378,000 – $480,000 · 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
- Franklin Apartments (Fee estimate)0.18 mi NE
In "Fee estimate" for 9.1 yr (since Oct 6, 2017), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (113 housing units, $18,907,850 declared valuation across 14 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4456 San Sebastian Way (Issued)0.31 mi NW
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.
- 8071 Calle Royale Way ADU (Entitled)0.1 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 2, 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)0.49 mi NW
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ev Electric Residential (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Yancey (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Stoneridge Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Pulse HVAC (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Eco Power Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2525157 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Dec 2, 2025 | $14,356 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-2511875 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 9, 2025 | $17,250 | REROOF. "REMOVE EXISTING COMPOSITION SHINGLES (1 LAYER), INSTALL (27SQ) LANDMARK SOLARIS MOIRE BLACK ID#0668-0129. NO SH… |
| RES-2414091 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 26, 2024 | $4,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 100 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2411719 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Application | App. May 30, 2024 | $675 | INSTALLATION OF A JUICEBOX 32 EVSE ON A NEW 40A CIRCUIT USING 8/2 NM CABLE. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Ref… |