2852 Sagemill Way
Sacramento 95833 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61775, -121.50266
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 $460,000 ($405,000–$515,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$13,203 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Oct 24, 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Sutter Greens 2.0 Apartments (0.39 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 (~$5,694/yr at $460,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$475/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:
- 5,200 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03123
- Addresses on lot:
- 2852 SAGEMILL WAY
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 5,200 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 06067C0157J, 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: $405,000 – $515,000 · 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
- Sutter Greens 2.0 Apartments (Entitled)0.39 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.1 yr (since Sep 23, 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 (190 housing units across 0 permits).
- 2770 Truxel Rd ADU (Entitled)0.28 mi E
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).
- SFR to DUPLEX (Issued)0.2 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 6.4 yr (first record Jul 7, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 6 yr.
- New home at 1868 Volti Way (In review)0.38 mi N
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 27, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Reliable Residential Improvements (3 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Yancey Home Improvements (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Vivint Solar Developer (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Brown Construction (12 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Blue Pine Construction (10 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-2522397 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 24, 2025 | $14,767 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 19 squares of 40yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0676-013… |
| RES-2514909 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 16, 2025 | $17,400 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 20 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0890-0009 |
| RES-2311708 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jun 9, 2023 | $16,700 | 2 BATHROOM REMODELS: GUEST AND MASTER. REPLACE OLD WITH NEW: TUB, SHOWER SURROUND, VALVE, VANITY, LIGHTS AND EXHAUST FAN… |
| RES-1715409 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Aug 24, 2017 | $10,032 | 4.56kw, 16 panels, roof mount Solar PV System,Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R31… |