2885 Stonecreek Dr
Sacramento 95833 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61882, -121.49437
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 $479,000 ($422,000–$536,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$10,285 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jan 29, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3017 Brookstone Way (0.19 mi N, 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 (~$5,911/yr at $479,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$493/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:
- 9,624 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03123
- Addresses on lot:
- 2885 STONECREEK DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — 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 9,624 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: $422,000 – $536,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3017 Brookstone Way (Entitled)0.19 mi N
In "Entitled" for 2.5 yr (since May 24, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 2770 Truxel Rd ADU (Entitled)0.26 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jun 2, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2619 Erin Dr (Issued)0.44 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jul 22, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo.
- SFR to DUPLEX (Issued)0.48 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 6.4 yr (first record Jul 7, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 6 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Rose Remodeling (1 on parcel, 13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bonney Plumbing (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Five Star Restoration And Construction (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Titus Builders (145 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Adkar (41 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2601933 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Jan 29, 2026 | $18,700 | Bathroom Remodel Permit: Replace 60"x32" shower, surrounding & valve. Like for like, no electrical. Water conserving f… |
| RES-2122980 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Withdrawn | Iss. Oct 26, 2021 | $9,296 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - Tankless, relocate to inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2121242 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 1, 2021 | $12,914 | Repairs on roof due to tree fall impact. No structural damage. Repairs like for like. |
| RES-2116774 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Aug 3, 2021 | $17,620 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |