68 Kelso Cir
Sacramento 95833 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62650, -121.49204
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 $474,000 ($417,000–$531,000).
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 (+$21,514 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Mar 2, 2022).
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: ParkeBridge Castile Village 3 and Lot K (0.43 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 (~$5,854/yr at $474,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$488/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03123
- Addresses on lot:
- 68 KELSO CIR
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 6,098 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: $417,000 – $531,000 · 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
- ParkeBridge Castile Village 3 and Lot K (Entitled)0.43 mi N
In "Entitled" for 7.2 yr (since Aug 27, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (112 housing units across 0 permits).
- Twin River Workforce Housing (Fee estimate)0.29 mi NE
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).
- 1360 Chuckwagon Drive ADU (Entitled)0.17 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 17, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1 Stampede Ct. Attached ADU (Entitled)0.23 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5.1 yr (since Sep 30, 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: Pacific Builders (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Alex Perezs Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); West Coast Home Products (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); On The Ritz Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); DR Horton (37 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2204558 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 2, 2022 | $1,340 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2124351 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 16, 2021 | $15,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 26 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-012… |
| RES-1909870 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 31, 2019 | $11,400 | Non-structural bath remodel to include shower replacement, relocating toilet, bath fan, and new wall / floor finishes. |
| RES-1814119 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Jul 24, 2018 | $7,245 | EXPEDITED - Install 315SF patio cover w/ screens, fan, and lights. |