1560 Waterwheel Dr
Sacramento 95833 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61000, -121.49544
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2A-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $503,000 ($443,000–$563,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2A-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 2, 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
- ! 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: 1021/1031 Azusa St New SFD (0.45 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 (~$6,184/yr at $503,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$515/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:
- 28,750 sq ft (0.66 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03123
- Addresses on lot:
- 1560 WATERWHEEL DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-2A-PUD — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-2A (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-2A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-2A (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 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: $443,000 – $563,000 · 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
- 1021/1031 Azusa St New SFD (Entitled)0.45 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 9, 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 (4 housing units across 0 permits).
- 2770 Truxel Rd ADU (Entitled)0.45 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jun 2, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 2515 Reiner Way (Issued)0.28 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 7.5 yr (first record May 10, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.3 yr.
- New home at 2519 Reiner Way (Issued)0.28 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 7.6 yr (first record Apr 3, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.5 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Airflo Energy Solutions (6 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Titus Builders (145 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Adkar (41 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Allstate Renovations (27 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Anton Building (14 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2513872 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 2, 2025 | $7,000 | Like for like HVAC Change Out Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. |
| COM-2513497 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 30, 2025 | $7,000 | 1560 Waterwheel Dr Unit 2301-6: Like for like HVAC C/O. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed… |
| COM-2513017 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Application | App. Jun 20, 2025 | $7,000 | 1560 Waterwheel Dr Unit 2311-9: HVAC C/O: Like for like HVAC C/O; The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall… |
| COM-2511921 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 10, 2025 | $7,000 | HVAC Permit: FOR UNIT 2351-2 Like for like HVAC change out. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be… |