4849 Wind Creek Dr
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.65705, -121.44406
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 $402,000 ($354,000–$450,000).
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 5,333 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 21, 2018, 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
- ! 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 (0.46 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 (~$5,033/yr at $402,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$419/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:
- 5,333 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03293
- Addresses on lot:
- 4849 WIND CREEK DR
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 5,333 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: $354,000 – $450,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
15 active or recent development projects (16 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 185 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction3 permits (3 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)11 permits (11 units)
- Demolition2 permits
- Additions & renovations14 permits
- Building systems144 permits
- Repairs2 permits
- Other9 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Santa Ana Avenue Warehouse (In review)0.46 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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1013 Pinedale Ave (Entitled)0.27 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).
- New home at 4991 Dry Creek Rd (Entitled)0.29 mi E
In "Entitled" for 7.9 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)0.31 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ram Commercial Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); 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); Richard Sanders General Contractor (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1803293 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 21, 2018 | $3,825 | R/R MASTER BATH SHOWER SURROUND. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. Water cons… |