3837 Gresham Ln
Sacramento 95835 · Westlake · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.66892, -121.54809
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $616,000 ($542,000–$690,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$10,247 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Mar 18, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$7,472/yr at $616,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$623/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:
- 7,976 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03388
- Addresses on lot:
- 3837 GRESHAM LN
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (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-1A (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: $542,000 – $690,000 · 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 3843 Southshore Ave (Issued)0.29 mi N
current_status changed to "Complete" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5307 Delta Marina Way (Issued)0.3 mi NW
current_status changed to "Complete" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5401 King Harbor Way (In review)0.44 mi NW
current_status changed to "Verify Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5401 Grand Marina Way (In review)0.46 mi N
address_raw changed to "5401 HIDDEN HARBOR WAY" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Solarcity (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Coil (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Lennar Homes Of California (419 in ½ mi · New single-family home); DR Horton (152 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Premier Pools (9 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2205693 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 18, 2022 | $1,400 | STANDARD EV CHARGER- TESLA WILL CONNECTOR. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. |
| RES-1620379 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 20, 2016 | $12,587 | Solar PV: Installation of a 8.505 KW - DC roof mount solar PV system with new load center . Carbon monoxide & Smoke al… |
| RES-1615524 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Sep 30, 2016 | $11,544 | 7.8kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). “Water conserving fixtures are required t… |