18 Minnow Ct
Sacramento 95833 · Willowcreek · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61019, -121.53614
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $496,000 ($436,000–$556,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (1 ADU permit permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 30, 2024, 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: River Oaks/The Cove front-loaded lot house plans (0.46 mi NE, 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 (~$6,104/yr at $496,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$509/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:
- 7,257 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03163
- Addresses on lot:
- 18 MINNOW CT
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-PUD — 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 7,257 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 06067C0160J, 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: $436,000 – $556,000 · 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
- River Oaks/The Cove front-loaded lot house plans (Entitled)0.46 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 8.5 yr (since May 24, 2018), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (63 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2320 Orchard Ln (Finaled / completed)0.44 mi E
High-impact scale (2 housing units, $1,500,000 declared valuation across 4 permits). current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- River Oaks Marketplace - McDonald (Finaled / completed)0.39 mi NE
High-impact scale ($954,906 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- River Oaks Marketplace (Finaled / completed)0.41 mi NE
High-impact scale ($2,345,418 declared valuation across 22 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Vasyl Ac (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Sac Town Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Beazer Homes (16 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Connected Technology (10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Premier Pools Sacramento (6 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2416745 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 30, 2024 | $12,495 | HVAC conversion gas to electric, using an existing 120V line in attic The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit s… |
| RES-2315423 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jul 25, 2023 | $800 | EV INSTALLATION IN GARAGE BY THE PANEL HARDWIRED CONNECTION 32A ON 40 A 240V BRACKER. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms req… |