8256 Rensselaer Way is a 1,405 square foot house on a 8,160 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Sacramento data, we estimate the home's value is $446,873.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
8,160 sq ftLot Size
$318Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$446,873
$9,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 7.2% lower than the average sale price ($482K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,619 (+1.6%)
$25,983 + $97,009
$122,992
2025
$1,594 (+1.4%)
$25,983 + $97,009
$122,992
2024
$1,571 (+2.4%)
$25,474 + $95,107
$120,581
2023
$1,533 (+1.9%)
$24,975 + $93,243
$118,218
2022
$1,505 (+4.6%)
$24,486 + $91,415
$115,901
2021
$1,439 (−0.4%)
$24,006 + $89,623
$113,629
2020
$1,444 (+2.1%)
$23,536 + $87,866
$111,402
2019
$1,414 (+2.7%)
$23,295 + $86,966
$110,261
2018
$1,377 (+1.5%)
$22,839 + $85,261
$108,100
2017
$1,357 (+3.6%)
$21,953 + $81,951
$103,904
2016
$1,309 (+1.9%)
$21,953 + $81,951
$103,904
2015
$1,284 (+2.5%)
$21,523 + $80,345
$101,868
2014
$1,253 (+0.9%)
$20,785 + $77,589
$98,374
2013
$1,241 (+8.7%)
$20,785 + $77,589
$98,374
2012
$1,142 (+2.0%)
$20,694 + $72,142
$92,836
2011
$1,119 (+1.7%)
$20,289 + $70,728
$91,017
2010
$1,101 (+0.2%)
$19,892 + $69,342
$89,234
2009
$1,099 (+2.0%)
$19,744 + $68,824
$88,568
2008
$1,077
$19,791 + $68,988
$88,779
Tax history for 8256 Rensselaer Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,619 (+1.6%)
$25,983 + $97,009
$122,992
2025
$1,594 (+1.4%)
$25,983 + $97,009
$122,992
2024
$1,571 (+2.4%)
$25,474 + $95,107
$120,581
2023
$1,533 (+1.9%)
$24,975 + $93,243
$118,218
2022
$1,505 (+4.6%)
$24,486 + $91,415
$115,901
2021
$1,439 (−0.4%)
$24,006 + $89,623
$113,629
2020
$1,444 (+2.1%)
$23,536 + $87,866
$111,402
2019
$1,414 (+2.7%)
$23,295 + $86,966
$110,261
2018
$1,377 (+1.5%)
$22,839 + $85,261
$108,100
2017
$1,357 (+3.6%)
$21,953 + $81,951
$103,904
2016
$1,309 (+1.9%)
$21,953 + $81,951
$103,904
2015
$1,284 (+2.5%)
$21,523 + $80,345
$101,868
2014
$1,253 (+0.9%)
$20,785 + $77,589
$98,374
2013
$1,241 (+8.7%)
$20,785 + $77,589
$98,374
2012
$1,142 (+2.0%)
$20,694 + $72,142
$92,836
2011
$1,119 (+1.7%)
$20,289 + $70,728
$91,017
2010
$1,101 (+0.2%)
$19,892 + $69,342
$89,234
2009
$1,099 (+2.0%)
$19,744 + $68,824
$88,568
2008
$1,077
$19,791 + $68,988
$88,779
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-1
Single Unit Dwelling Zone
The purpose of the R-1 zone is to accommodate low-density residential uses composed of single-unit detached residences and duplex dwellings on corner lots. This zone may also include recreational, religious, and educational facilities as the basic elements of a balanced neighborhood. These areas should be clearly defined and without encroachment by uses not performing a neighborhood function.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Sep 14, 2011 • Final
Residential addition
Construct a patio enclosure with electrical work.
Addition
Electrical
Sep 6, 2007 • Final
Building/residential/minor/single family
Replace a split system heating and air conditioning unit. Smoke detectors are required and compliance documents are due at the final inspection.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: COLLEGE GREENS 01
Living Sq. Ft: 1,405
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,405
Building Sq. Ft: 1,405
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: COLLEGE GREENS 01, LOT 88
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Covered
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 460
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,160
Legal Lot Number: 88
Municipality Name: SACRAMENTO, CITY OF
Acres: 0.1873
Zoning Code: R-1
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SACRAMENTO, CITY OF
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,405
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,160 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Sacramento County
APN: 07901120150000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Omoja International Academy
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
33 unhealthy days expected this year, 38 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 13.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$425,000 – $514,000
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