1550 Baines Ave
Sacramento 95835 · Natomas Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.66164, -121.49495
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 $587,000 ($517,000–$657,000).
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 (+$10,437 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Sep 18, 2026).
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 4853 Aucutt Way (0.16 mi E, issued). 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 (~$7,142/yr at $587,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$595/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:
- 5,780 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03124
- Addresses on lot:
- 1550 BAINES AVE
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 5,780 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: $517,000 – $657,000 · 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 4853 Aucutt Way (Issued)0.16 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Sep 30, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo.
- New home at 1453 Whitefish Way (Approved)0.14 mi E
In "Approved" for 5 mo (since Jun 8, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 1449 Whitefish Way (Approved)0.15 mi E
In "Approved" for 5 mo (since Jun 8, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 4850 Aucutt Way (Approved)0.16 mi E
In "Approved" for 5 mo (since Jun 9, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Rose Remodeling (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bell Brothers Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Kustom Us (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Petersen Dean (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); TNHC Realty And Construction (86 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2620342 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Sep 18, 2026 | $64,587 | Bathroom Remodel Permit: Hall Bathroom-Replace 60"x30" tub to shower, surrounding & valve. No electrical. Master Bathr… |
| RES-2226575 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Dec 29, 2022 | $44,537 | EXPEDITED - EPC - Repair fire and smoke damage to existing SFD: Repair existing truss, replace damage insulation, repair… |
| RES-2022646 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Void | App. Dec 8, 2020 | $9,380 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, relocate to outside building, within Existing Exterior … |
| RES-2022644 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 8, 2020 | $9,380 | Change out 50 gallon water heater like for like and install HALO 5 Water Conditioner on side of house. Carbon monoxide &… |