2160 Sandcastle Way
Sacramento 95833 · South Natomas · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61226, -121.49252
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $433,000 ($381,000–$485,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-PUD 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 (+$6,080 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Oct 7, 2020).
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 (0.36 mi SE, 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 (~$5,386/yr at $433,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$449/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:
- 3,049 sq ft (0.07 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03123
- Addresses on lot:
- 2160 SANDCASTLE WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-PUD — Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling 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: $381,000 – $485,000 · 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)0.36 mi SE
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).
- New home at 959 Robins Nest Pl (In review)0.37 mi E
In "In review" for 13 mo (since Sep 30, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 959 Robins Nest Pl (Entitled)0.37 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 16, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 959 Robins Nest Pl SFD and ADU (Entitled)0.37 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 16, 2021), 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: Vivint Solar Developer (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Sa Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 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).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2017991 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Oct 7, 2020 | $12,870 | 5.85kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main break… |
| RES-1610172 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 29, 2016 | $2,880 | Change-out Condenser/Coil Only (Split System) to Condenser/Coil Only (Split System). The existing unit shall be removed.… |