5891 Dulwich Way
Sacramento 95835 · Village 7 · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.68351, -121.53006
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $609,000 ($536,000–$682,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (1 ADU permit permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$26,760 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Oct 11, 2022).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New single-family home (RES-1617292): Issued after 4 mo (3.0× the 45d median) — above the 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 75th pct 85d, n=3,657).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5624 Tres Piezas Dr (0.4 mi SW, 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 (~$7,393/yr at $609,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$616/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:
- 5,775 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03326
- Addresses on lot:
- 5891 DULWICH WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-PUD — Single-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-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 5,775 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
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: $536,000 – $682,000 · 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 single-family home (RES-1617292) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo (3.0× the 45d median) — above the 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 75th pct 85d, n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5624 Tres Piezas Dr (In review)0.4 mi SW
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)0.42 mi SW
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 256 Shiplap Cir (Issued)0.42 mi SW
current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Crowne Development (1 on parcel, 21 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Clark Wagaman Designs (1 on parcel, 11 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Sunrun Installation Services (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tri Pointe Homes (66 in ½ mi · New single-family home); DR Horton (47 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2221544 | Addition (adds square footage) | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 11, 2022 | $7,000 | 11X23 Solid patio cover w(1) Fan & (1) Outlet. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference 2013 CRC sections R315… |
| RES-1903990 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Mar 11, 2019 | $10,246 | 4.9kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null).Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. R… |
| RES-1617292 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Mar 10, 2017 | $384,744 | New 2 Story SFD, Plan 4-B, 1474 square feet first floor, 1660 square feet second floor, 643 square foot garage, and 87 s… |