159 Ainger Cir
Sacramento 95835 · Natomas Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.66670, -121.50666
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1B-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $590,000 ($519,000–$661,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1B-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$17,710 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest May 28, 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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Serenade Condo (Regency Park) (0.39 mi N, fee estimate). 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 (~$7,176/yr at $590,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$598/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:
- 5,354 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03124
- Addresses on lot:
- 159 AINGER CIR
Zoning & Land Use
R-1B-PUD — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1B (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1B (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1B (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
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: $519,000 – $661,000 · 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
- Serenade Condo (Regency Park) (Fee estimate)0.39 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 8.7 yr (since Mar 7, 2018), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (42 housing units, $5,632,550 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 5300 Alvoca Way ADU (Entitled)0.47 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 4.3 yr (since Aug 3, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Natomas Park Childcare Center (Finaled / completed)0.25 mi N
High-impact scale ($1,213,500 declared valuation across 9 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: A Modern Floor Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Same Day Sacramento (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Connected Technology (11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Premier Pools (10 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Clark Wagaman Designs (10 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2610894 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. May 28, 2026 | $19,987 | 4 TON HEAT PUMP CONDENSER CHANGEOUT IN BACK YARD. 48K BTUS AIR HANDLER CHANGEOUT IN ATTIC. NO DUCT WORK PERMITTED. THE E… |
| RES-2416444 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jul 25, 2024 | $35,000 | Kitchen Remodel Permit: Non structural. Remove and replace old cabinets, counters, and drywall repair. Upgrade all outl… |