5901 Newman Ct
Sacramento 95819 · Csus · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56685, -121.43148
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $830,000 ($730,000–$930,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (6 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$18,400 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Jun 1, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
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 (0.23 mi NW, 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 (~$9,912/yr at $830,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$826/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:
- 32,000 sq ft (0.73 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03043
- Addresses on lot:
- 5901 NEWMAN CT; 5901 NEWMAN CT APT 10 APT 10; 5901 NEWMAN CT APT 11 APT 11
Zoning & Land Use
R-3A — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-3A (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
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: $730,000 – $930,000 · 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)0.23 mi NW
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).
- 5624 Elvas Ave ADU, Garage and Carport (Entitled)0.22 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5.1 yr (since Sep 22, 2021), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1099 55th St (Approved)0.35 mi SW
In "Approved" for 2.3 yr (since Aug 2, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1209 56th St ADU/ Attached Garage (Entitled)0.42 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.1 yr (since Oct 11, 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: Del Valle Custom Pools (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Sergio Lainez Electrical Contractor (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Alfaro Electric Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Parker Brothers Construction Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Sentinel Fire Equipment (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2609848 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Jun 1, 2026 | $4,651 | EPC - Replace existing non operation 2 zone fire alarm panel with replacement 2 zone new panel |
| RES-2509615 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. May 9, 2025 | $16,666 | E-Permit: - Overhead service. |
| COM-2425052 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Nov 14, 2024 | — | EXPEDITED - EPC - revision to reduce suction lines to 2" |
| COM-2416908 | Pool / spa | Finaled | Iss. Aug 27, 2024 | $28,000 | EPC - Pool Remodel-Replaster / New Tile / New Plumbing (See Revision COM-2425052 to reduce suction lines to 2" - 11… |
| COM-2012963 | Electrical / panel | Finaled |