Ringlet Ave
Sacramento 95811 · Dos Rios Triangle · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.59407, -121.48380
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-5-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $663,000 ($564,000–$762,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-5-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$26,880 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (19 total permits, latest Nov 10, 2022).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: River District Condon- Club House (0.16 mi N, in review). 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 (~$8,008/yr at $663,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$667/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:
- 72,309 sq ft (1.66 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03083
- Addresses on lot:
- 1201 SWALLOWTAIL AVE; 1201 SWALLOWTAIL AVE UNIT 101 UNIT 101; 1201 SWALLOWTAIL AVE UNIT 102 UNIT 102
Zoning & Land Use
R-5-SPD — High-Rise Residential Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-5 (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-5 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-5 (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 X: reduced flood risk due to levee (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: $564,000 – $762,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95811) · FY 2026
Studio $1,840 · 1BR $1,930 · 2BR $2,380 · 3BR $3,170 · 4BR $3,650
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- River District Condon- Club House (In review)0.16 mi N
In "In review" for 16 mo (since Jul 29, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (6 housing units, $988,717 declared valuation across 4 permits). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 168 new homes at 701 Dos Rios St (Fee estimate)0.2 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 7.7 yr (since Mar 8, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (168 housing units, $35,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- GD Site 200 (Fee estimate)0.32 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 4.4 yr (since Jun 3, 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 (100 housing units, $16,250,000 declared valuation across 4 permits).
- Grower's District Multi-Family Site 215 (Entitled)0.39 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 4.3 yr (since Jul 15, 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 (70 housing units, $10,346,547 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Midstate Construction (7 on parcel, 38 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Sigora Solar California (5 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Ekc Enterprises (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Frontier Fire Protection (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Sr Bray (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (19 permits, 1 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2224028 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Nov 10, 2022 | — | EPC. Revision to COM-2209295. The revised drawing addresses the project solar electrical installation (tie-in). |
| COM-2209300 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. May 6, 2022 | — | EPC - 16.48kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). Plan Review under COM-2118568,… |
| COM-2209299 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. May 6, 2022 | — | EPC - 14.06kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). Plan Review under COM-2118568,… |
| COM-2209295 | Solar / battery storage |