5839 Shepard Ave
Sacramento 95819 · River Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57336, -121.42672
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 $778,000 ($685,000–$871,000).
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 10,195 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 (+$16,800 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest May 29, 2025).
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: 5617 Elvas Avenue Mixed Use (0.43 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 (~$9,319/yr at $778,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$777/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:
- 10,195 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03008
- Addresses on lot:
- 5839 SHEPARD 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 10,195 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: $685,000 – $871,000 · 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
- 5617 Elvas Avenue Mixed Use (Entitled)0.43 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 3.5 yr (since Jun 1, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (30 housing units across 0 permits).
- 5803 Callister Ave ADU (Entitled)280 ft N
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).
- 5900 Shepard Avenue ADU (Entitled)0.13 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.6 yr (since Apr 9, 2021), 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)0.19 mi NW
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: Sierra Pacific Home And Comfort (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Charles Young Electric (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Sigora Solar California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Kitchen Mart (15 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Modern Construction Group (10 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2511090 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. May 29, 2025 | $4,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2207994 | Pool / spa | Finaled | Iss. Apr 15, 2022 | $1,285 | REMOVE AND REINSTALL EXISTING POOL SOLAR TO THE EXACT SAME SPOT. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC … |
| RES-2203943 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 22, 2022 | $13,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 25 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0676-013… |
| RES-2121136 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 30, 2021 | $3,462 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |