5508 State Ave
Sacramento 95819 · River Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57728, -121.42766
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 $748,000 ($658,000–$838,000).
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 7,200 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 4 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$6,521 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Mar 18, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Repair tied to a housing/code case (RES-1700202): Issued after 3 mo (8.3× the 10d median) — above the 75th percentile for repair tied to a housing/code case permits in City of Sacramento (median 10d, 75th pct 61d, n=310).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5422 Spilman Ave (390 ft W, 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 (~$8,977/yr at $748,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$748/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:
- 7,200 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03008
- Addresses on lot:
- 5508 STATE 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 7,200 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: $658,000 – $838,000 · 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 5422 Spilman Ave (Entitled)390 ft W
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).
- 5540 Callister Ave. 2 ADU conversion (Entitled)0.1 mi S
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).
- New home (Entitled)0.15 mi NW
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).
- 5803 Callister Ave ADU (Entitled)0.23 mi S
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 29, 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: Air Cool Heating And Cooling (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Service Monster (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Tesla Energy Operations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Kitchen Mart (16 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Wells Pools (11 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2206000 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 18, 2022 | $33,300 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 2 layer(s), 45 squares of Composite Class A. In-progress inspection required if … |
| RES-2113470 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 24, 2021 | $18,115 | 12.24kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main br… |
| RES-2100602 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jan 11, 2021 | $3,500 | Change-out installation of Gas - 075 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2100601 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 11, 2021 | $13,900 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |