242 Christine Dr
Sacramento 95815 · Wills Acres · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62105, -121.46108
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 $337,000 ($297,000–$377,000).
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 5,663 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 Oct 11, 2021, 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: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Lindley Dr (0.22 mi SW, applied). 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 (~$4,292/yr at $337,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$358/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:
- 03249
- Addresses on lot:
- 242 CHRISTINE 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 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 5,663 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0177J, 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: $297,000 – $377,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95815) · FY 2026
Studio $1,440 · 1BR $1,510 · 2BR $1,860 · 3BR $2,480 · 4BR $2,850
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Lindley Dr (Applied)0.22 mi SW
In "Applied" for 19 mo (since Apr 7, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-10-19" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Avana Park, Residential Subdivision (Entitled)480 ft NE
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 19, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (8 housing units across 0 permits).
- Catalonia Palms Assisted Living Facility (In review)0.24 mi S
High-impact scale (40 housing units, $6,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit). current_status changed to "Plan Check Target" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 2889 Grove Ave Addition (Entitled)0.11 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 3.5 yr (since Apr 28, 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: Browns Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Rpm Development And Engineering (8 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Lennar Homes Of California (3 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Golden Coast Construction And Restoration (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Read Construction (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2121868 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 11, 2021 | $10,700 | New install/New location Split System. A unit will be installed in a new location. This unit will be fully screened behi… |
| RES-2119433 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 7, 2021 | $12,470 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 29 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress i… |
| RES-2112816 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jun 15, 2021 | $2,461 | AA: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work, main br… |