512 Mary Burns Walk
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57200, -121.43885
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $709,000 ($624,000–$794,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (10 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,760 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Apr 22, 2020).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in East Sacramento
522 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (62.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#48 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (East Sacramento)
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: 5617 Elvas Avenue Mixed Use (0.33 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 (~$8,533/yr at $709,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$711/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:
- 2,250 sq ft (0.05 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 512 MARY BURNS WALK
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-PUD — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-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 X: reduced flood risk due to levee (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0180J, 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: $624,000 – $794,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95819) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,150 · 2BR $2,640 · 3BR $3,510 · 4BR $4,050
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 5617 Elvas Avenue Mixed Use (Entitled)0.33 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 3.5 yr (since Jun 1, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (30 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home at 5208 Sutter Park Way (Issued)510 ft NE
Active in "Issued" for 4.5 yr (first record May 3, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 448 Pala Way (Entitled)0.12 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 2.7 yr (since Feb 16, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 622 50th St (In review)0.18 mi SW
In "In review" for 8 mo (since Mar 11, 2026), 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: Tim Lewis Communities (1 on parcel, 95 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Ready Home Energy (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Wells Pools (24 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Premier Pools (22 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Connected Technology (22 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2006720 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Apr 22, 2020 | — | REVISION TO RES-1915356-Changing PV Inverter from SE3800 Inverter to Enphase IQ 7 Micoinverters; Adding Tesla Gen 3 Wal… |
| RES-1915356 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Sep 3, 2019 | $17,000 | 3.30kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main breake… |
| RES-1908877 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Jun 4, 2019 | $312,218 | Model Home : Plan 3x A - New 2 Story Single Family Residence: elevation A, 1st floor 915 sq ft, 2nd floor 1334 sq ft, 3r… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2019).