2445 Serenata Way
Sacramento 95835 · Natomas Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.67168, -121.51645
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $587,000 ($517,000–$657,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$19,717 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Feb 6, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A99, all of the lot of lot)
Zone A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$7,142/yr at $587,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$595/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:
- 4,725 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03325
- Addresses on lot:
- 2445 SERENATA WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-PUD — 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 A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0045J, effective June 16, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $517,000 – $657,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95835) · FY 2026
Studio $2,200 · 1BR $2,310 · 2BR $2,840 · 3BR $3,780 · 4BR $4,360
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sierra Pacific Home And Comfort (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Hooked On Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Titan Solar Power CA (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Mckenzie Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Connected Technology (33 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2601344 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Feb 6, 2026 | $29,200 | 0kw Solar PV System, 30 kw PV Storage System Size and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply sid… |
| RES-2508200 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 23, 2025 | $31,500 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System (all-electric heat pump) to Split System (all-electric heat pump). The e… |
| RES-2122567 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Nov 3, 2021 | $18,270 | 9.135kw Solar PV System,All supply side connections, main breaker change-out, and/or panel upgrade will require a second… |
| RES-2003095 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 21, 2020 | $1,390 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |