3178 Osuna Way
Sacramento 95833 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62561, -121.51329
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 $491,000 ($432,000–$550,000).
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 (+$24,271 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Nov 18, 2024).
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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Tanzanite ADU (0.49 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 (~$6,047/yr at $491,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$504/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:
- 9,148 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03123
- Addresses on lot:
- 3178 OSUNA WAY
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 9,148 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 06067C0045J, 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: $432,000 – $550,000 · 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
- Tanzanite ADU (Entitled)0.49 mi N
In "Entitled" for 6.1 yr (since Oct 15, 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 (71 housing units across 0 permits).
- Tanzanite SFR (Entitled)0.49 mi N
In "Entitled" for 6.1 yr (since Oct 13, 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 (7 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home at 3533 Grassy Hollow Walk (Issued)0.5 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 3.9 yr (first record Dec 8, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.4 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Rose Remodeling (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); The Tom Yancey (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Phillip Isaacs Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Sliman West (47 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Jeff Gunnell Construction (13 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2425275 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 18, 2024 | $20,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 29 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-003… |
| RES-2421880 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Oct 4, 2024 | $47,966 | Bathroom Remodel Permit: Master Bathroom-Demo 60"x36" tub, &surrounding, replace w/ 60"x30" jetted tub, surrounding & v… |
| RES-1815805 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Aug 16, 2018 | $5,676 | NON-structural change-out of (9) windows in existing size and locations. Retrofit type. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm… |