4051 Moddison Ave
Sacramento 95819 · River Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58376, -121.44437
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-PC in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $939,000 ($826,000–$1,052,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-PC supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 6,480 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$203,402 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Apr 10, 2025).
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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5188 Moddison Ave (0.47 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 (~$11,155/yr at $939,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$930/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:
- 6,480 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03029
- Addresses on lot:
- 4051 MODDISON AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-PC — 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 lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 6,480 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
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: $826,000 – $1,052,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5188 Moddison Ave (Entitled)0.47 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 4.1 yr (since Oct 20, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 3616 Troy Dalton St (Issued)0.41 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 8.6 yr (first record Apr 25, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.5 yr.
- CITY PARK - Bertha Henschel Park - New Bathroom Structure (Issued)0.49 mi S
current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Connected Technology (1 on parcel, 12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Premier Pools (2 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); PBC Enterprises (1 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Nuron Ventures Iv (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); TNHC Realty And Construction (48 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2506124 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Apr 10, 2025 | $2,054 | Add new 40 amp circuit and run approximately 50’ 8 AWG wire in ¾” EMT conduit with 10 AWG ground to new Tesla Wall Conne… |
| RES-2315852 | Addition (adds square footage) | Expired Application | App. Jul 28, 2023 | $6,891 | EPC - INSTALL SOLID ALUMINUM PATIO COVER W/ELECTRICAL - 160SF |
| RES-2302268 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 6, 2023 | $2,501 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2123648 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Jan 18, 2022 | $347,525 | EPC - Adding 1277 SQ FT and 235 SQ FT Balcony at 2nd Floor to Existing Residence: Remove 1st story roof, install new flo… |