1531 Mayfield St
Sacramento 95835 · Natomas Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.66275, -121.49454
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $585,000 ($515,000–$655,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$4,742 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Oct 30, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 5101 Garza St (0.48 mi NE, 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 (~$7,119/yr at $585,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$593/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:
- 6,325 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03124
- Addresses on lot:
- 1531 MAYFIELD ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-PUD — 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 6,325 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 06067C0061J, 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: $515,000 – $655,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95835) · FY 2026
Studio $2,200 · 1BR $2,310 · 2BR $2,840 · 3BR $3,780 · 4BR $4,360
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 5101 Garza St (In review)0.48 mi NE
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 13, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5105 Garza St (In review)0.48 mi NE
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 13, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5109 Garza St (Applied)0.48 mi NE
In "Applied" for 3 mo (since Aug 13, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5113 Garza St (In review)0.48 mi NE
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 13, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Gvd Renovations (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Water Heater Experts (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); TNHC Realty And Construction (86 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Meritage Homes Of California (24 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Connected Technology (13 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-2423921 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 30, 2024 | $14,685 | BATHROOM REMODEL UPDATING PLUMBING, DEMO ET AREA, WATERPROOF MEMBRAN, SHOWER PAN, SHOWER SURROUND, SHOWER INCLOSER (GLAS… |
| RES-2314948 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 18, 2023 | $14,879 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-2211376 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. May 31, 2022 | $2,513 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2105089 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 11, 2021 | $10,777 | Hall Bathroom tub to shower conversion (wet area only). Demo tub and surround. Upgrade plumbing, drain and valves for sh… |