721 Northey Dr
Sacramento 95833 · River Gardens · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61121, -121.47987
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 $467,000 ($411,000–$523,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1 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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$23,144 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Apr 10, 2025).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Northview Apartments (520 ft S, 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 (~$5,774/yr at $467,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$481/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:
- 03126
- Addresses on lot:
- 721 NORTHEY 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 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. 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: $411,000 – $523,000 · 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
- Northview Apartments (Entitled)520 ft S
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 21, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (21 housing units, $4,045,592 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Apartment Building (Entitled)0.15 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Feb 4, 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 (12 housing units, $2,505,854 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Northview Pointe (Entitled)0.16 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since May 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 (67 housing units across 0 permits).
- Northview Estate (Entitled)0.18 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Jan 22, 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 (11 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: J And S Construction Innovation (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Star Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Iron Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Chris Shy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Frans Roodenburg (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2507089 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Apr 10, 2025 | $2,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Repair weather head/masthead work, main b… |
| RES-2501930 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Feb 20, 2025 | $40,000 | EPC - turn 3 bed/1bath into 3bed/2bath, remodel (e) kitchen & one bathroom, new plumping fixtures, new sliding door, ne… |
| RES-2427945 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Dec 30, 2024 | $7,200 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 24 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-2427641 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Dec 23, 2024 | $4,000 | Window Permit: Provide and install 6 white retro fit windows with dual pane low E glass and new screens. Trim and seal … |