5315 Spilman Ave
Sacramento 95819 · River Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57910, -121.43210
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 $901,000 ($793,000–$1,009,000).
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 9,583 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 (+$9,609 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Oct 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home (0.14 mi E, 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 (~$10,721/yr at $901,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$893/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:
- 9,583 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03008
- Addresses on lot:
- 5315 SPILMAN 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 9,583 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 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: $793,000 – $1,009,000 · 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
- New home (Entitled)0.14 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.8 yr (since Jan 24, 2023), 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 5422 Spilman Ave (Entitled)0.21 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 2 yr (since Nov 18, 2024), 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 5188 Moddison Ave (Entitled)0.3 mi W
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).
- 5540 Callister Ave. 2 ADU conversion (Entitled)0.31 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 16, 2021), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Magic Sun Solar (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Green Air Enviromental (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Copper Hawk Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Kitchen Mart (15 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Wells Pools (12 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2623512 | Remodel / interior alteration | Processing | App. Oct 20, 2026 | $1,300 | Install new 32A EV Charger. Hardwired. Come out of existing 400A Main Panel and run 3/4'' Conduit on exterior of home to… |
| RES-2324100 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Nov 16, 2023 | $24,264 | 4.92kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null) and 10 kWh ESS. All supply side connectio… |
| RES-2322680 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Oct 24, 2023 | $2,000 | Electrical Permit: Electrical panel upgrade from 200-400 amps. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC s… |
| RES-2305098 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 15, 2023 | $39,229 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Roof Mount to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be… |