18 Java Ct
Sacramento 95835 · Natomas Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.67417, -121.52247
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $624,000 ($549,000–$699,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$6,358 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Apr 9, 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 9 Skipton Ct (0.43 mi NE, 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 (~$7,564/yr at $624,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$630/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:
- 14,293 sq ft (0.33 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03325
- Addresses on lot:
- 18 JAVA CT
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-PUD — 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 lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 14,293 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
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: $549,000 – $699,000 · 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
- Mystique BLDG #2 (10Plex) (Finaled / completed)0.45 mi NW
High-impact scale (10 housing units, $1,904,517 declared valuation across 19 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 9 Skipton Ct (Issued)0.43 mi NE
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: Elegant Surfaces (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Fox Family Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Lances Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); KB Home Sacramento (537 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Connected Technology (40 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-2607015 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Apr 9, 2026 | $2,000 | Replace natural gas 50 gal Wh like for like Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. |
| RES-1920009 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Oct 16, 2019 | $14,430 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1811329 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jun 14, 2018 | $17,000 | Master bath remodel to include shower pan, counters, plumbing and lighting fixtures. New moisture exhaust fan. No struct… |