5499 Carlson Dr
Sacramento 95819 · River Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57133, -121.43259
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $801,000 ($705,000–$897,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 30, 2026, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in River Park
88 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (58.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#14 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (River Park)
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 (0.11 mi SW, 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 (~$9,581/yr at $801,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$798/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:
- 19,850 sq ft (0.46 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03008
- Addresses on lot:
- 5497 CARLSON DR; 5497 CARLSON DR APT 101 APT 101; 5497 CARLSON DR APT 102 APT 102
Zoning & Land Use
C-2 — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), 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 06067C0183H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $705,000 – $897,000 · 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)0.11 mi SW
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 622 50th St (In review)0.49 mi W
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). contractor changed to "DEPIAZZA AND REED CONSTRUCTION" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5208 Sutter Park Way (Issued)0.27 mi W
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).
- 5257 Sutter Park Way SFR (Entitled)0.27 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 21, 2022), 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: John Mansfield (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Tyco Integrated Security (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Speed Plumbing Pro (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Tim Lewis Communities (95 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Wells Pools (22 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621781 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Sep 30, 2026 | $3,390 | Change-out installation of Gas - Tankless to Gas - Tankless, located outside building, screened by the Building and any … |
| COM-1606279 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 18, 2016 | $1,500 | Minor changes to Com-1306992 Adding gas appliances to interior court yard area BBQ grill and Fire Pit. SEPARATE PERMIT |
| COM-1606821 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. May 16, 2016 | $5,747 | Install fire sprinkler monitoring system for existing Apartment building. |
| COM-1606304 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Apr 25, 2016 | — | Revision to Com-1306992 revised site lighting plan. |