5277 Sun Chaser Way
Sacramento 95835 · Natomas Creek · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.67396, -121.53151
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 $553,000 ($487,000–$619,000).
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 (+$5,440 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Oct 1, 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 5624 Tres Piezas Dr (0.36 mi NW, in review). 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 (~$6,754/yr at $553,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$563/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:
- 3,379 sq ft (0.08 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03325
- Addresses on lot:
- 5277 SUN CHASER 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: $487,000 – $619,000 · 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 5624 Tres Piezas Dr (In review)0.36 mi NW
In "In review" for 5 mo (since Jun 13, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 5621 Tres Piezas Dr (In review)0.37 mi NW
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 14, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 3348 Shaker Way (In review)0.38 mi NW
issued_date changed to "2026-10-09" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 3356 Shaker Way (In review)0.39 mi NW
issued_date changed to "2026-10-09" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tesla Energy Operations (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Peach Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Water Heater Experts (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); KB Home Sacramento (697 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Tri Pointe Homes (72 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-2621879 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Oct 1, 2026 | $5,644 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 200 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-1925643 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 31, 2019 | $3,863 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-1808743 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. May 9, 2018 | — | REVISION TO: RES-1806414 Module lay-out has been modified. PV meter & AC disconnect relocated. |
| RES-1806414 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Apr 9, 2018 | $6,320 | 4.27kw Solar PV System, Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314, Water conserving fi… |