251 Caravaggio Cir
Sacramento 95835 · Village 7 · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.67700, -121.53087
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 $581,000 ($511,000–$651,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-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 (+$13,440 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Sep 3, 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 (0.22 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 (~$7,073/yr at $581,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$589/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:
- 4,265 sq ft (0.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03325
- Addresses on lot:
- 251 CARAVAGGIO CIR
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: $511,000 – $651,000 · 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)0.22 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)0.24 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)0.27 mi NW
issued_date changed to "2026-10-09" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 3356 Shaker Way (In review)0.28 mi W
issued_date changed to "2026-10-09" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: KB Home Sacramento (1 on parcel, 465 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Sunpower (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tesla Energy Operations (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tri Pointe Homes (72 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-2616492 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 3, 2026 | $15,683 | 0kw Solar PV System, 13.5 kw PV Storage System Size and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply s… |
| RES-1803204 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 22, 2018 | $12,080 | 3.02kw Solar PV System. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314, Water conserving fi… |
| RES-1723563 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Jan 30, 2018 | $266,576 | PLAN 2177D: NSFR- First Floor 903 sf, Second Floor 1274 sf, Garage 417 sf, Porch 69 sf |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2018).