3354 Starburst Walk
Sacramento 95834 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62886, -121.48282
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $458,000 ($403,000–$513,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$2,750 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Aug 18, 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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3207 Nordyke Dr (0.44 mi SE, 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 (~$5,671/yr at $458,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$473/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:
- 1,860 sq ft (0.04 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03265
- Addresses on lot:
- 3354 STARBURST WALK
Zoning & Land Use
R-3A — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-3A (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential 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: $403,000 – $513,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3207 Nordyke Dr (In review)0.44 mi SE
In "In review" for 11 mo (since Dec 11, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Ready-to-Issue" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Twin River Workforce Housing (Fee estimate)0.38 mi W
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)0.45 mi W
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)0.43 mi NE
High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $106,029 declared valuation across 12 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: DR Horton (2 on parcel, 108 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Jackson Properties (6 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Home Depot USA (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tuff Shed (4 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Clark Wagaman Designs (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2617578 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Aug 18, 2026 | $5,000 | Remodel Permit: Model conversion; Converting temp sales office back to approved garage area of 383 SF per the approved … |
| COM-2504843 | Electrical / panel | Expired Application | App. Mar 11, 2025 | $1,000 | EOTC - Temporary use of generator to provide power to model homes (Lot 75 and 76) until permanent power is available fro… |
| RES-2503857 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Feb 26, 2025 | — | EPC - REVISION TO RES-2422953 Revision to Model home complex and temporary sales office fire sprinkler plan in the Skyla… |
| RES-2503252 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Feb 18, 2025 | — | EPC - REVISION TO MP-2401987 PLAN 1415: Architectural, landscaping and fire revisions from models frame walk. |