5948 Fallstaff St
Sacramento 95835 · Greenbriar · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.68443, -121.55457
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 $561,000 ($477,000–$645,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Nov 9, 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)
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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5681 Padrone St (0.29 mi SE, 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 (~$6,845/yr at $561,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$570/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:
- 5,650 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03350
- Addresses on lot:
- 5948 FALLSTAFF ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-PUD — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 5,650 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: $477,000 – $645,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
66 active or recent development projects (66 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 114 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction33 permits (33 units)
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5681 Padrone St (In review)0.29 mi SE
In "In review" for 5 mo (since Jun 4, 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 5563 Navy Yacht Way (Issued)0.47 mi S
current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5557 Navy Yacht Way (Issued)0.47 mi S
current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5551 Navy Yacht Way (Issued)0.47 mi S
current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Lennar Homes Of California (1 on parcel, 817 in ½ mi · New single-family home); V3 Electric (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (18 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ev Electric Residential (16 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bonney Plumbing (12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2322771 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Nov 9, 2023 | $2,000 | INSTALLATION OF 2 X TESLA BATTERIES. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. Water… |
| RES-2313318 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 28, 2023 | $20,000 | E-Permit: - Underground service. |
| RES-2114343 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Aug 13, 2021 | $481,475 | New, Plan Number null, Elevation C, Single Family, 2 Story, R-3 Residential, 1-2 family, MP-2017822, 2138 1st Floor habi… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2021).