2171 Borona Way
Sacramento 95833 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62308, -121.51187
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 $454,000 ($400,000–$508,000).
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 (+$4,752 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Jan 26, 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 1868 Volti Way (0.4 mi E, 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 (~$5,626/yr at $454,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$469/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03123
- Addresses on lot:
- 2171 BORONA 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 5,663 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: $400,000 – $508,000 · 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
- New home at 1868 Volti Way (In review)0.4 mi E
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). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Gallaghers Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Ski Home Improvement (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Gilmore Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Jeff Gunnell Construction (17 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Kitchen Mart (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2201932 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 26, 2022 | $1,275 | Change-out w/new ducts Ducts Only to Ducts Only. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the… |
| RES-2201699 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 25, 2022 | $5,539 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Furnace Only (Split System). The existing unit shall be removed. The … |
| RES-1911178 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 18, 2019 | $9,241 | E-Permit: Water Service replacement or repair, 100 L.F. |
| RES-1906219 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Apr 10, 2019 | $12,000 | Kitchen remodel to include C/O cabinets/countertops, plumbing fixtures/sink, adding in 4 new can lights and switch, fini… |