3846 Berrybridge St
Sacramento 95834 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63853, -121.48664
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 $495,000 ($436,000–$554,000).
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 (+$16,730 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest May 7, 2021).
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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 3740 Cedargate Way ADU (0.21 mi SW, 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 (~$6,093/yr at $495,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$508/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:
- 3,600 sq ft (0.08 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03150
- Addresses on lot:
- 3846 BERRYBRIDGE 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: $436,000 – $554,000 · 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
- 3740 Cedargate Way ADU (Entitled)0.21 mi SW
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)0.48 mi SW
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)0.21 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 4.8 yr (first record Jan 31, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.1 yr.
- KFC Restaurant with Site Work (Finaled / completed)0.49 mi E
High-impact scale ($1,200,000 declared valuation across 4 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: DR Horton (1 on parcel, 527 in ½ mi · New single-family home); In The Water (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Clark Wagaman Designs (8 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Sac Pool Pros Service (6 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); High Energy Electric (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2107994 | Pool / spa | Expired Permit | Iss. May 7, 2021 | $41,825 | EPC - In-Ground Gunite Swimming Pool 350sqft with associated pool equipment. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. … |
| RES-2006825 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. May 11, 2020 | $292,080 | PLAN 2161 B- 2 STORY HOME 2161 SQ FT- 1ST FLOOR 999 SQ FT, 415 SQ FT GARAGE, 2ND FLOOR 1162 SQ FT, Elevation B porch 8… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2020).