5091 Moddison Ave
Sacramento 95819 · River Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58061, -121.43958
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 $731,000 ($643,000–$819,000).
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 5,610 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 6 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$4,488 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Dec 19, 2022).
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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5188 Moddison Ave (0.13 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 (~$8,783/yr at $731,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$732/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:
- 5,610 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03027
- Addresses on lot:
- 5091 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 5,610 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: $643,000 – $819,000 · 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)0.13 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)0.5 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).
- CITY PARK - Bertha Henschel Park - New Bathroom Structure (Issued)0.34 mi SW
current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5308 Shepard Ave (Applied)0.41 mi SE
address_raw changed to "5308 SHEPARD AVE 2" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Purdy Construction (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Affordable Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Kitchen Mart (17 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tms Construction (16 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); J And A Pino Construction (11 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2227090 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 19, 2022 | $5,408 | E-Permit: Water Re-pipe, 160 L.F. Shower Valve Replacement. |
| RES-2009204 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 2, 2020 | $9,913 | New install/New location Mini-Split System. A unit will be installed in a new location. This unit will be fully screened… |
| RES-1808916 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. May 11, 2018 | $2,501 | AA: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work, main br… |
| RES-1803054 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Feb 16, 2018 | $12,000 | EXPEDITED - Moving bathroom wall over to create a larger bathroom @ 32sf. removing existing water heater and replacing w… |