3555 Cattle Dr
Sacramento 95834 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63272, -121.49305
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 $515,000 ($453,000–$577,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (3 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$16,895 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Apr 9, 2025).
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: Holiday Inn (0.37 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 (~$6,321/yr at $515,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$527/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:
- 5,880 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03137
- Addresses on lot:
- 3555 CATTLE DR
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 5,880 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 06067C0063J, 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: $453,000 – $577,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95834) · FY 2026
Studio $1,790 · 1BR $1,880 · 2BR $2,310 · 3BR $3,070 · 4BR $3,540
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Holiday Inn (In review)0.37 mi NW
In "In review" for 22 mo (since Jan 22, 2025), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($12,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Fong Ranch Apartments - Version 2 (Fee estimate)0.19 mi NW
In "Fee estimate" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 14, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (384 housing units, $91,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Twin River Workforce Housing (Fee estimate)0.25 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 15 mo (since Aug 25, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (115 housing units, $32,315,300 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1273 Old W Dr (In review)0.18 mi SE
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 28, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). habitable_sq_ft changed to "620" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tesla Energy Operations (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Home Depot USA (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); American Home Energy Savers (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); South Placer Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); California Delta Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2507116 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Apr 9, 2025 | $3,520 | HVAC Permit: Replace line set for HVAC. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same l… |
| RES-2408191 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Apr 17, 2024 | $22,639 | Window Permit: CHANGE OUT 13 WINDOWS AND 1 PATIO DOOR LIKE FOR LIKE RETROFIT The egress window will meet the code req… |
| RES-2207605 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Apr 11, 2022 | $22,140 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2004156 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 9, 2020 | $1,900 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |