3866 Southshore Ave
Sacramento 95835 · Greenbriar · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.67282, -121.54999
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 $197,000 ($167,000–$227,000).
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
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 3, 2026, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$2,696/yr at $197,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$225/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:
- 4,768 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Vacant · Site (Under 2ac)
- Tax rate area:
- 03350
- Addresses on lot:
- 3866 SOUTHSHORE AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-PUD — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. The assessor lists the lot as vacant: an ADU needs an existing or proposed main home.
- 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: $167,000 – $227,000 · 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)
622 active or recent development projects (620 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 751 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction526 permits (526 units)
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 3866 Southshore Ave (Issued)On this parcel
current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5401 King Harbor Way (In review)0.15 mi NW
current_status changed to "Verify Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5407 Hidden Harbor Way (In review)0.19 mi N
issued_date changed to "2026-10-14" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5413 Hidden Harbor Way (In review)0.19 mi N
issued_date changed to "2026-10-14" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Lennar Homes Of California (1 on parcel, 911 in ½ mi · New single-family home); DR Horton (57 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Premier Pools Sacramento (7 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Connected Technology (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tesla Energy Operations (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2601953 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Apr 3, 2026 | $554,069 | New, Plan Number 2869, Elevation B, Single Family, 2 Story, R-3 Residential, 1-2 family, MP-2325366, 1244 1st Floor habi… |