3579 Rancho Vista Way
Sacramento 95834 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63362, -121.48364
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 $514,000 ($452,000–$576,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (1 ADU permit permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$23,960 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Dec 16, 2025).
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: Twin River Workforce Housing (0.4 mi SW, fee estimate). 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 (~$6,310/yr at $514,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$526/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:
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03225
- Addresses on lot:
- 3579 RANCHO VISTA WAY
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: $452,000 – $576,000 · 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
- Twin River Workforce Housing (Fee estimate)0.4 mi SW
In "Fee estimate" for 15 mo (since Aug 25, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (115 housing units, $32,315,300 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1273 Old W Dr (In review)0.43 mi SW
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 28, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). habitable_sq_ft changed to "620" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 3616 Larchwood Dr (Finaled / completed)0.4 mi E
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $106,029 declared valuation across 12 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Yancey (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Big Mountain Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Century Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); DR Horton (542 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2526403 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Dec 16, 2025 | $25,994 | Change-out w/new ducts Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in… |
| RES-2511331 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jun 2, 2025 | $45,379 | BATHROOM REMODELS: MASTER/HALL. "hall and primary bath upgrade. remove and replace tub/shower wet area, vanity, toilet, … |
| RES-2507213 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 10, 2025 | $20,396 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 2 layer(s), 20 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-001… |
| RES-2503111 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 14, 2025 | $9,007 | Change-out installation of Gas - Tankless to Gas - Tankless, located inside building, screening not required. |