4970 Moddison Ave
Sacramento 95819 · River Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58108, -121.44203
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $752,000 ($662,000–$842,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 6,180 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$19,382 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jul 15, 2019).
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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5188 Moddison Ave (0.26 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 (~$9,023/yr at $752,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$752/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:
- 6,180 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03027
- Addresses on lot:
- 4970 MODDISON AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — 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 6,180 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: $662,000 – $842,000 · 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)0.26 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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 217 41st St (In review)0.41 mi SW
In "In review" for 2 yr (since Nov 14, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- 4420 D Street ADU (Entitled)0.48 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jun 24, 2021), 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 261 San Antonio Way (Issued)0.49 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jul 7, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Rm Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Clarks Gables Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Kitchen Mart (16 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tms Construction (14 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Connected Technology (13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1913151 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 15, 2019 | $7,500 | Completion Permit pulled to complete work from "RES-1615512 HVAC change out" and "Permit 0011368 permit to build vestibu… |
| RES-1820814 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 25, 2018 | $9,000 | Completion Permit pulled to complete work from "RES-1615512 HVAC change out" and "Permit 0011368 permit to build vestibu… |
| RES-1819600 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Oct 8, 2018 | $33,000 | Interior remodel to include- Kitchen: relocate sink, relocate refrigerator, new cabinets and countertops, new floors and… |
| RES-1707779 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. May 11, 2017 | $20,000 | REMODEL KITCHEN, BATHROOM & REPLACE 5 WINDOWS, NEW CABINETS, NEW PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL FIXTURES, FLOORING, PAINT, LOWERI… |