879 Elmridge Way
Sacramento 95834 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63467, -121.48203
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 $508,000 ($447,000–$569,000).
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 (+$11,217 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Sep 18, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Active nearby investment (New home at 3616 Larchwood Dr)
0.34 mi SE in "Finaled / completed" stage — High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $106,029 declared valuation across 12 permits).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$6,241/yr at $508,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$520/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03225
- Addresses on lot:
- 879 ELMRIDGE 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: $447,000 – $569,000 · 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 home at 3616 Larchwood Dr (Finaled / completed)0.34 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: Ilum Solar (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Economy HVAC (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); DR Horton (458 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Clark Wagaman Designs (8 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Jackson Properties (6 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-2620734 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Sep 18, 2026 | — | REVISION TO RES-2615306: Changed to PCS setting. REVISION SUBMITTED UNDER RES-2616732: Removing MPU |
| RES-2616732 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Aug 4, 2026 | — | REVISION TO RES-2615306. Removing MPU. |
| RES-2615306 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jul 24, 2026 | $24,927 | 0kw Solar PV System, 27 kw PV Storage System Size and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null)., Main Service … |
| RES-2227442 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Dec 22, 2022 | $9,900 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |