2789 Mendel Way
Sacramento 95833 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61499, -121.48972
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $475,000 ($418,000–$532,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1 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 (+$20,240 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Apr 16, 2024).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 1021/1031 Azusa St New SFD (0.42 mi S, entitled). 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 (~$5,865/yr at $475,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$489/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03126
- Addresses on lot:
- 2789 MENDEL WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — 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 6,534 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 06067C0176J, 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: $418,000 – $532,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95833) · FY 2026
Studio $1,920 · 1BR $2,020 · 2BR $2,480 · 3BR $3,300 · 4BR $3,810
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 1021/1031 Azusa St New SFD (Entitled)0.42 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 9, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (4 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home at 959 Robins Nest Pl (In review)0.32 mi SE
In "In review" for 13 mo (since Sep 30, 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 959 Robins Nest Pl (Entitled)0.32 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 16, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 959 Robins Nest Pl SFD and ADU (Entitled)0.33 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 16, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Community Resource Project (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Alpha Omega Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Titus Builders (145 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Adkar (41 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Allstate Renovations (27 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2408166 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Apr 16, 2024 | $40,000 | Repair dryrot, add stucco all around, new kitchen cabinets and countertops, replace outlets and switches as needed, exis… |
| RES-1811086 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jun 12, 2018 | $1,300 | AA: existing panel 100 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 100 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work, main breaker… |
| RES-1803875 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 1, 2018 | $1,700 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |