84 Olmstead Dr
Sacramento 95838 · Strawberry Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62216, -121.46548
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 $381,000 ($335,000–$427,000).
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 7,405 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$11,137 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest May 29, 2026).
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 (0.2 mi S, 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 (~$4,793/yr at $381,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$399/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03250
- Addresses on lot:
- 84 OLMSTEAD 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 7,405 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: $335,000 – $427,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Lindley Dr (Applied)0.2 mi S
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)0.31 mi E
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)0.39 mi SE
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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 348 Winterhaven Ave (Issued)0.45 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.7 yr (first record Mar 20, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 mo. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Superior Solar (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Home Depot USA (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Riverland Homes (10 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Rpm Development And Engineering (6 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Genesis Quality Construction (4 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-2611141 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. May 29, 2026 | $24,748 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 7.4kw Solar PV System, null kw PV Storage System Size and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater in… |
| RES-2610950 | Solar / battery storage | Void | App. May 28, 2026 | $22,648 | 6.1kw Solar PV System, 27 kw PV Storage System Size and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater installed null)., Main Ser… |
| RES-2300605 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 11, 2023 | $18,414 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 24 squares of Composite Class A. In-progress inspection required if … |
| RES-1823804 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Dec 18, 2018 | $6,275 | C/O 7 window, like for like retrofit. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314 |