3638 Laurelglen Dr
Sacramento 95834 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63444, -121.48012
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 $504,000 ($444,000–$564,000).
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 (+$18,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Aug 6, 2026).
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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New duplex at 436 W Silver Eagle Rd (0.48 mi SE, issued). 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 (~$6,196/yr at $504,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$516/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:
- 4,356 sq ft (0.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03225
- Addresses on lot:
- 3638 LAURELGLEN DR
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 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: $444,000 – $564,000 · 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
- New duplex at 436 W Silver Eagle Rd (Issued)0.48 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 2.9 yr (first record Dec 20, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo.
- New duplex at 434 W Silver Eagle Rd (Issued)0.49 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 19 mo (first record Apr 3, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo.
- New home at 3616 Larchwood Dr (Finaled / completed)0.24 mi SE
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $106,029 declared valuation across 12 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Gigawatt California (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Gilmore Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); DR Horton (304 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Ti Builders (8 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Clark Wagaman Designs (7 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2617033 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Aug 6, 2026 | $41,184 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 5.2kw Solar PV System, 11.5 kw PV Storage System Size and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater in… |
| RES-2617030 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 6, 2026 | $1,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Underground service, adding 100 Amps subpanel. |
| RES-2412523 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 7, 2024 | $6,859 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2206469 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Mar 25, 2022 | $25,535 | Change-out w/new ducts Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in… |