5485 Dunlay Dr
Sacramento 95835 · Natomas Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.67602, -121.51369
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 $605,000 ($532,000–$678,000).
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 (+$37,285 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest May 25, 2023).
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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 9 Skipton Ct (0.28 mi NW, 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 (~$7,347/yr at $605,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$612/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:
- 4,847 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03325
- Addresses on lot:
- 5485 DUNLAY DR
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: $532,000 – $678,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 9 Skipton Ct (Issued)0.28 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.2 yr (first record Sep 5, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 11 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Platinum Custom Construction (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Five Star Home Improvement (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Griffin Electric (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (29 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ev Electric Residential (15 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2310381 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 25, 2023 | $2,655 | Install 240V 50A EV Charger on a dedicated 70S 2P circuit. Existing 200A 120/240V 1PH service panel with space for 1 new… |
| RES-2120591 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Sep 23, 2021 | $12,998 | Patio Cover 336 SF with 1 indoor/outdoor fan, light outlet |
| RES-1714055 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Aug 4, 2017 | $21,000 | EXPEDITED - Add a loft over the existing living room to create a 4th bedroom 203 sq. ft. “Water conserving fixtures are … |