5728 Spenlow Way
Sacramento 95835 · Regency Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.68058, -121.49654
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 $592,000 ($521,000–$663,000).
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 (+$14,797 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Jun 5, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Regency Park
36 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (22.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#78 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Regency Park)
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 (~$7,199/yr at $592,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$600/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:
- 6,253 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03127
- Addresses on lot:
- 5728 SPENLOW 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 06067C0061J, 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: $521,000 – $663,000 · 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: Bonney Plumbing (2 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Gigawatt California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Super Brothers Plumbing Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Master Building Solutions (38 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Syncon Homes Of California (11 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2611682 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jun 5, 2026 | $32,882 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 7.5kw Solar PV System, 11.5 kw PV Storage System Size and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater in… |
| RES-2506441 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Apr 3, 2025 | $17,061 | E-Permit: Water Re-pipe, 75 L.F. |
| RES-2506282 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Withdrawn | Iss. Mar 31, 2025 | $28,000 | E-Permit: Water Re-pipe, 410 L.F. |
| RES-2413447 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jun 19, 2024 | $18,500 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |