2854 Camarillo Dr
Sacramento 95833 · Northgate · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61866, -121.48280
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $430,000 ($378,000–$482,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (4 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 30, 2024, 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
- ! 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 537 Bowman Ave (0.44 mi E, 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 (~$5,352/yr at $430,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$446/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:
- 6,000 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03126
- Addresses on lot:
- 2854 CAMARILLO DR
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 lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 6,000 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
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 06067C0176J, 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: $378,000 – $482,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95833) · FY 2026
Studio $1,920 · 1BR $2,020 · 2BR $2,480 · 3BR $3,300 · 4BR $3,810
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 537 Bowman Ave (Entitled)0.44 mi E
In "Entitled" for 9.1 yr (since Oct 6, 2017), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 786 Los Lunas Way (Issued)0.17 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 3.2 yr (first record Aug 18, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2619 Erin Dr (Issued)0.46 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jul 22, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo.
- City Parks - Northgate Park New Restroom (In review)0.4 mi W
In "In review" for 13 mo (since Oct 1, 2025), exceeding the 241d median and 334d 75th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Flores Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Arp Electric And Lighting A Partnership (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Rose Remodeling (9 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Yancey (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); California Custom Sunrooms And Patio Covers (5 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-2420676 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 30, 2024 | $4,000 | Pool Demo Permit-Demo of pool and spa. DEMO POOL. PUNCH TWO HOLES FOR DRAINAGE AT SHALLOW AND DEEP PART OF POOL. DISCON… |
| RES-2419755 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 6, 2024 | $10,000 | Replacement of old roofing material 20 sq In-progress inspection required if 10 sq or greater. CF-6R-ENV-01 required at… |
| RES-2416384 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jul 24, 2024 | $2,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 125 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work, main b… |
| RES-2022114 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Dec 1, 2020 | $850 | SMUD SAFETY INSPECTION. SMUD Safety Inspection (Unit 1)One time inspection only. Additional inspections will cost $76.00… |