5841 Newman Ct
Sacramento 95819 · Csus · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56570, -121.43132
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 $1,012,000 ($891,000–$1,133,000).
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 (+$200,640 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jun 15, 2021).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Sign (SIG-2105054): Issued after 3 mo (5.1× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 5617 Elvas Avenue Mixed Use (0.31 mi N, 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 (~$11,987/yr at $1,012,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$999/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:
- 91,476 sq ft (2.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Large Single Tenant · One Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03043
- Addresses on lot:
- 5841 NEWMAN CT
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: $891,000 – $1,133,000 · 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)0.31 mi N
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1099 55th St (Approved)0.31 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). issued_date changed to "2026-09-29" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Sign (SIG-2105054) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo (5.1× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
- 910 56th St ADU/Garage (Entitled)0.18 mi W
In "Entitled" for 5.6 yr (since Apr 13, 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: Sb James Construction California (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Capital City Signs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Premier Pools (20 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Osl Construction (8 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Az Custom Construction (8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIG-2105054 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Jun 15, 2021 | $60,174 | Install one (1) detached illuminated monument sign, install two (2) non-illuminated wall signs. |
| COM-2102537 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Feb 7, 2021 | — | EPC - Deferred to COM-2014668; New fire alarm system and devices for Local 447 office remodel and expansion project cons… |
| COM-2014668 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Dec 29, 2020 | $5,840,000 | EPC - Application for Building Permit - Scope of work includes remodel/addition of existing one-story building 13,826 sf… |
| COM-2013541 | Other | Finaled | Iss. Oct 27, 2020 | $108,000 | EPC - Installation of new 6’-0” high and 8’-0” high perimeter welded metal frame fencing with two motorized sliding gate… |