18 La Sara Ct
Sacramento 95833 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61687, -121.51256
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 $488,000 ($429,000–$547,000).
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 (+$16,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Aug 14, 2023).
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: Homewood Suites & Hotel (Natomas) - Hotel & Site (0.49 mi S, 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 (~$6,013/yr at $488,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$501/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:
- 10,454 sq ft (0.24 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03123
- Addresses on lot:
- 18 LA SARA CT
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 10,454 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: $429,000 – $547,000 · 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
- Homewood Suites & Hotel (Natomas) - Hotel & Site (In review)0.49 mi S
In "In review" for 23 mo (since Dec 23, 2024), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($28,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit). current_status changed to "Verify" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- El Camino Apartments - ESTIMATE (Fee estimate)0.2 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 6 yr (since Oct 30, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (125 housing units, $18,022,513 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Multi-Unit Housing at Venture Oaks (Fee estimate)0.36 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 26, 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 (410 housing units, $103,000,000 declared valuation across 4 permits).
- Gateway Plaza Phase II (In review)0.36 mi SW
In "In review" for 4.1 yr (since Sep 21, 2022), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($1,000,000 declared valuation across 10 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Northwest Exteriors (3 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Sears Home Improvement Products (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · General repair); Jaguar Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Preferred Plumbing And Electrical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Descor (24 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2317133 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Aug 14, 2023 | $20,113 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1711282 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 28, 2017 | $1,450 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. Carbon… |
| RES-1702568 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Feb 22, 2017 | $6,610 | CHANGE OUT 3 WINDOWS (1 WINDOW WILL BE NAIL FINISH) & 2 PATIO DOORS (LIKE FOR LIKE) Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms requi… |
| RES-1702549 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Feb 22, 2017 | $31,206 | Siding:R/R Existing Wood siding and will replace with Vinyl siding throughout the WHOLE HOUSE.. Carbon monoxide & Smok… |