5000 Moddison Ave
Sacramento 95819 · River Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58086, -121.44148
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 $931,000 ($819,000–$1,043,000).
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 5,700 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 (+$202,942 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Apr 20, 2026).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) (RES-2225957): Issued after 9 mo (2.9× the 97d median) — above the 75th percentile for accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) permits in City of Sacramento (median 97d, 75th pct 172d, n=1,693).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5188 Moddison Ave (0.23 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 (~$11,063/yr at $931,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$922/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:
- 5,700 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03027
- Addresses on lot:
- 5000 MODDISON AVE; 5004 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 5,700 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: $819,000 – $1,043,000 · 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)0.23 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 (new or conversion) (RES-2225957) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 9 mo (2.9× the 97d median) — above the 75th percentile for accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) permits in City of Sacramento (median 97d, 75th pct 172d, n=1,693).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 217 41st St (In review)0.43 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Connected Technology (1 on parcel, 13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Jtb Customs (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Kitchen Mart (16 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tms Construction (15 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 (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2607295 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Apr 20, 2026 | $985 | EPC - Add new 40 amp circuit and run approximately 50’ 8 AWG wire in ¾” EMT conduit with 10 AWG ground to new Tesla Wal… |
| RES-2225957 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. Sep 15, 2023 | $200,000 | EPC - 297sqft ADU addition to convert a SFR to a duplex. Remodel the (e) residence to include kitchen, bath and living… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 3 entries (report years 2022, 2023, 2024).