5312 Cliff House Way
Sacramento 95835 · Natomas Creek · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.67473, -121.53294
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 $563,000 ($495,000–$631,000).
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 (+$16,500 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Nov 29, 2023).
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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 5284 Lake Mary Dr (0.49 mi W, applied). 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 (~$6,868/yr at $563,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$572/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:
- 3,327 sq ft (0.08 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03325
- Addresses on lot:
- 5312 CLIFF HOUSE 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: $495,000 – $631,000 · 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
- New home at 5284 Lake Mary Dr (Applied)0.49 mi W
In "Applied" for 11 mo (since Dec 24, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 5278 Lake Mary Dr (Applied)0.49 mi W
In "Applied" for 11 mo (since Dec 24, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5624 Tres Piezas Dr (In review)0.28 mi N
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)0.29 mi N
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Silverline Home Remodeling (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Jr Putman (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); The Right Choice Home Remodeling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); KB Home Sacramento (628 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Tri Pointe Homes (72 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2324437 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Nov 29, 2023 | $17,994 | HVAC Permit: Replacing existing AC coil and furnace. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed … |
| RES-2322243 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Oct 18, 2023 | $2,000 | REV TO RES-2321612. Minor layout change, no change in system size. |
| RES-2322224 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Void | App. Oct 18, 2023 | $6,480 | Minor layout change, no change in system size. |
| RES-2321612 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Oct 13, 2023 | $2,000 | ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK TO ORIGINAL PERMIT RES-2319443. ADDING 2 SOLAR PANELS. All supply side connections, main breake… |
| RES-2319443 |