3840 Natoma Way
Sacramento 95838 · East Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63792, -121.42185
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 $455,000 ($400,000–$510,000).
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 6,098 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 21, 2020, 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: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: Willow Grove Apartments (0.4 mi W, entitled). 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 (~$5,637/yr at $455,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$470/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · 2 Single Family Units
- Tax rate area:
- 03089
- Addresses on lot:
- 3838 NATOMA WAY; 3840 NATOMA WAY
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 6,098 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0068H, 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: $400,000 – $510,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Willow Grove Apartments (Entitled)0.4 mi W
In "Entitled" for 6.3 yr (since Jul 23, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (24 housing units across 0 permits).
- Pinell Truck Service (Issued)0.47 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 3.6 yr (first record Apr 5, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr. High-impact scale ($1,165,723 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- 2016 Grand Ave ADU (Entitled)0.17 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 15, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 304 Anderson Ct (Entitled)0.27 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 16, 2023), 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: Nor Cal Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Cal Service Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Matson Properties (13 in ½ mi · New single-family home); The Design Build (4 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Premier Pools (4 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2000988 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 21, 2020 | $4,275 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Wall Furnace to Wall Furnace. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1713284 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jul 25, 2017 | $450 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service. |
| RES-1711535 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 30, 2017 | $4,805 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 14 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-011… |