5475 Gracen Way
Sacramento 95835 · Natomas Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.67440, -121.51143
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 $573,000 ($504,000–$642,000).
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 (+$6,269 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Feb 2, 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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Serenade Condo (Regency Park) (0.44 mi SE, 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 (~$6,982/yr at $573,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$582/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:
- 5475 GRACEN 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: $504,000 – $642,000 · 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
- Serenade Condo (Regency Park) (Fee estimate)0.44 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 8.7 yr (since Mar 7, 2018), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (42 housing units, $5,632,550 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 9 Skipton Ct (Issued)0.44 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.2 yr (first record Sep 5, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 11 mo.
- Natomas Park Childcare Center (Finaled / completed)0.38 mi SE
High-impact scale ($1,213,500 declared valuation across 9 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Connected Technology (2 on parcel, 24 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bell Brothers Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Tesla Energy Operations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Premier Pools (9 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); California Custom Sunrooms And Patio Covers (8 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2601302 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Feb 2, 2026 | $795 | Add new 60 amp circuit and run approximately 10’ 6 AWG wire in ¾” EMT conduit with 10 AWG ground to new Acura branded E… |
| RES-2424509 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Nov 20, 2024 | $5,203 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2421813 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Oct 18, 2024 | $775 | EV Charger Permit; Add new 40 amp circuit and run approximately 10' 8 AWG wire in EMT conduit with 10 AWG ground to ne A… |
| RES-2414823 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 8, 2024 | $32,664 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |