5315 Nickman Way
Sacramento 95835 · Village 12 · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.67110, -121.50089
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2A-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $552,000 ($486,000–$618,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2A-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 3, 2023, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Village 12
17 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (20.9 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#7 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Village 12)
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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Serenade Condo (Regency Park) (0.17 mi W, 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 (~$6,743/yr at $552,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$562/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:
- 3,510 sq ft (0.08 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03127
- Addresses on lot:
- 5315 NICKMAN WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-2A-PUD — Multi-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-2A (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-2A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-2A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential 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: $486,000 – $618,000 · 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)0.17 mi W
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).
- 5300 Alvoca Way ADU (Entitled)290 ft E
In "Entitled" for 4.3 yr (since Aug 3, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 1463 Monkton Way (Issued)0.45 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 2.1 yr (first record Oct 3, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 21 mo.
- New home at 22 Waban Ct (Issued)0.47 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 2.1 yr (first record Oct 5, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 20 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Rlp Mechanical HVAC (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Meritage Homes Of California (35 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Master Building Solutions (23 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Creative Patio Works (11 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Clark Wagaman Designs (11 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2316345 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Aug 3, 2023 | $3,520 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Condenser/Coil Only (Split System) to Condenser/Coil Only (Split System). The existin… |