161 Mill Valley Cir N
Sacramento 95835 · Heritage Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.68119, -121.51134
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 $599,000 ($527,000–$671,000).
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 (+$24,247 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (10 total permits, latest Mar 30, 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 (0.35 mi SW, 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 (~$7,279/yr at $599,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$607/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:
- 6,324 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03326
- Addresses on lot:
- 161 MILL VALLEY CIR N
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 6,324 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: $527,000 – $671,000 · 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)0.35 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 2.2 yr (first record Sep 5, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 11 mo. issued_date changed to "2026-10-13" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Northpointe Reserve Clubhouse (Finaled / completed)0.28 mi E
High-impact scale (48 housing units, $185,000 declared valuation across 9 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Kitchen Mart (1 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Rose Remodeling (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bell Brothers Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Freedom Forever Northern California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Sierra Backyard Covers (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2606162 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 30, 2026 | $24,823 | Bathroom Remodel Permit: Replace 60"x32" tub, surrounding & valve. Replace toilet & 32sqft of vinyl tile flooring. Repl… |
| RES-2515544 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jul 23, 2025 | $24,525 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 4.1kw Solar PV System, 10 kw PV Storage System Size and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater inst… |
| RES-2426634 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Dec 9, 2024 | $1,957 | 1 window retro fit |
| RES-2326704 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Dec 15, 2023 | $2,111 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 200 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work, main b… |
| RES-2303032 |