3842 Bridgefield St
Sacramento 95834 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63848, -121.48815
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 $509,000 ($448,000–$570,000).
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 (+$23,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Jan 4, 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Holiday Inn (0.5 mi W, 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 (~$6,253/yr at $509,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$521/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:
- 4,390 sq ft (0.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03150
- Addresses on lot:
- 3842 BRIDGEFIELD ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-PUD — Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 06067C0063J, 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: $448,000 – $570,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
2 active or recent development projects (1 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 170 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction1 permit
- Adds housing (ADU)1 permit (1 units)
- Additions & renovations34 permits
- Building systems116 permits
- Repairs8 permits
- Other10 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Holiday Inn (In review)0.5 mi W
In "In review" for 22 mo (since Jan 22, 2025), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($12,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 3740 Cedargate Way ADU (Entitled)0.17 mi S
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 7, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1303 Trail End Way ADU (Entitled)0.44 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 22, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3736 Cedargate Way (Issued)0.17 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 4.8 yr (first record Jan 31, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.1 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: DR Horton (1 on parcel, 527 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Sc Family Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Clark Wagaman Designs (8 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Tilton Pacific Construction (6 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Sac Pool Pros Service (6 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2326526 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Jan 4, 2024 | $9,455 | 20X12 - 240 sq ft patio cover with 1 outdoor fan. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout thi… |
| RES-2016103 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Sep 25, 2020 | $249,046 | NEW SFD: 4 bed, 2.5 bath: 1st floor 721, 2nd floor 1090, garage 419, Covered Porch 65, 4.2kW Roof Mounted PV System $7… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2020).