15 Briar Creek Ct
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.65685, -121.44329
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $440,000 ($387,000–$493,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 8,796 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 3 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$22,191 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Nov 21, 2025).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Santa Ana Avenue Warehouse (0.42 mi E, 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 (~$5,466/yr at $440,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$456/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:
- 8,796 sq ft (0.20 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03293
- Addresses on lot:
- 15 BRIAR CREEK CT
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit 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-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 8,796 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
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 X: reduced flood risk due to levee (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0062H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $387,000 – $493,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95838) · FY 2026
Studio $1,610 · 1BR $1,690 · 2BR $2,080 · 3BR $2,770 · 4BR $3,190
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Santa Ana Avenue Warehouse (In review)0.42 mi E
In "In review" for 5 yr (since Oct 27, 2021), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($1,802,284 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- New home at 4991 Dry Creek Rd (Entitled)0.26 mi E
In "Entitled" for 7.8 yr (since Jan 7, 2019), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 4933 Dry Creek Rd New SFR (Entitled)0.27 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.9 yr (since Dec 9, 2020), 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 1013 Pinedale Ave (Entitled)0.28 mi N
In "Entitled" for 3.8 yr (since Jan 13, 2023), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Freedom Forever Northern California (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); 1 N Done Roofing Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Vek Construction (17 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Aaron Amuchastegui Construction (5 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Connected Technology (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2524422 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Nov 21, 2025 | $31,817 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 6.2kw Solar PV System, 13.5 kw PV Storage System Size and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater in… |
| RES-2211942 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jun 7, 2022 | $13,086 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Mini-Split System to Mini-Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new u… |
| RES-1817714 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Sep 12, 2018 | $22,583 | Remodel Kitchen changing out counter tops, back splash, sink, two GFI outlets, garbage disposal and flooring. Master bat… |
| RES-1609497 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 16, 2016 | $17,700 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 23 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress i… |