3038 Great Egret Way
Sacramento 95834 · Gateway West · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63704, -121.52857
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 $516,000 ($454,000–$578,000).
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
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 23, 2026, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Duckhorn Drive Apartments (0.16 mi E, entitled). 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 (~$6,332/yr at $516,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$528/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:
- 4,736 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03325
- Addresses on lot:
- 3038 GREAT EGRET WAY
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: $454,000 – $578,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95834) · FY 2026
Studio $1,790 · 1BR $1,880 · 2BR $2,310 · 3BR $3,070 · 4BR $3,540
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Duckhorn Drive Apartments (Entitled)0.16 mi E
In "Entitled" for 8.1 yr (since Sep 28, 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 (368 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 51 Groth Cir (Applied)0.34 mi NW
In "Applied" for 13 mo (since Oct 27, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Expired Application" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 3360 - 3540 Duckhorn (Fee estimate)0.36 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 9.3 yr (since Aug 10, 2017), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($35,429,290 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Gateway West - Gas Station/QSR Drive-Thru (Fee estimate)0.47 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 9.6 yr (since Mar 23, 2017), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). High-impact scale ($1,380,708 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Connected Technology (1 on parcel, 12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); California Delta Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Katerra Construction (29 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Beazer Homes (27 in ½ mi · New single-family home); The Spanos (8 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2623477 | Remodel / interior alteration | Issued | Iss. Oct 23, 2026 | $870 | Add new 40 amp circuit and run approximately 10’ 8 AWG wire in ¾” EMT conduit with 10 AWG ground to new Emporia for EV c… |
| RES-2615767 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jul 23, 2026 | $2,758 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |