5311 Callister Ave
Sacramento 95819 · River Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57856, -121.43301
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 $743,000 ($654,000–$832,000).
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 7,370 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 7 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 15, 2025, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Sutter Park Neighborhood, Lot F, Four Traditional Home Lots (0.49 mi SW, 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 (~$8,920/yr at $743,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$743/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:
- 7,370 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03008
- Addresses on lot:
- 5311 CALLISTER 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 7,370 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: $654,000 – $832,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
15 active or recent development projects (15 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 611 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction3 permits (1 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)12 permits (12 units)
- Demolition4 permits
- Additions & renovations100 permits
- Building systems467 permits
- Repairs14 permits
- Other11 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Sutter Park Neighborhood, Lot F, Four Traditional Home Lots (Entitled)0.49 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 7.2 yr (since Sep 4, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (4 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home at 5208 Sutter Park Way (Issued)0.47 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 4.5 yr (first record May 3, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home (Entitled)0.19 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)0.24 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Super Brothers Plumbing Heating And Air (3 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Roof Recovery (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Super Mario Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Kitchen Mart (16 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Wells Pools (15 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2500949 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 15, 2025 | $19,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 17 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0890-0002 |
| RES-2103429 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 18, 2021 | $2,650 | E-Permit: Water Service replacement or repair, 26 L.F. |
| RES-1907645 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 30, 2019 | $9,100 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be p… |
| RES-1902457 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 11, 2019 | $7,250 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 65 L.F. |
| RES-1815525 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 13, 2018 | $9,048 | E-Permit: Water Re-pipe, 300 L.F. |