2856 La Rosa Rd
Sacramento 95815 · South Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61808, -121.43599
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2B in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $341,000 ($300,000–$382,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2B allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (3 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 16, 2025, 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: New duplex at 3042 Marysville Blvd (0.25 mi N, 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 (~$4,337/yr at $341,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$361/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:
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03346
- Addresses on lot:
- 2856 LA ROSA RD
Zoning & Land Use
R-2B — Multi-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-2B (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-2B (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-2B (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 X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0181H, 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: $300,000 – $382,000 · 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
- New duplex at 3042 Marysville Blvd (In review)0.25 mi N
In "In review" for 2.7 yr (since Mar 5, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2951 Belden St (In review)0.4 mi NW
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 10, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). work_desc changed to "EPC - New construction detached ADU, 748 sq ft, 2bed/2bath with sprinklers and 2.15kw solar system. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R310 & R311. ALL WORK SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- pump house with fire equipment (Issued)0.22 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 5.2 yr (first record Sep 10, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 6 mo. work_desc changed to "Permt to complete work commenced under expired permit COM-2325441: - construction of 232 sq ft pump house and installation of new fire pump equipment revision COM-2617765 Additions of conductor sizing on one line drawing, addition of panel placard detailing the facility address and available fault current per utility letter. revision COM-2622205 electrical plans modify electrical run/conduit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 1048 Alamos Ave (Entitled)0.39 mi W
In "Entitled" for 8.5 yr (since May 7, 2018), 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: Caldwell Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Gene Sun Wan Construction (5 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Gw Demolition (5 in ½ mi · Demolition); Tri West Homes (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Ae Porter Construction (3 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2505407 | New garage / accessory structure | Finaled | Iss. Apr 16, 2025 | $35,000 | EPC - NEW 499.5 sf SHOP AT REAR OF PROPERTY. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314… |
| RES-2320752 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 29, 2023 | $5,000 | Plumbing Permit: Water line from meter to house. 208 feet. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed thr… |
| RES-2320749 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Void | App. Sep 28, 2023 | $5,000 | Plumbing Permit: Water line from meter to house. 208 feet. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed thr… |