5900 Elvas Ave
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55994, -121.43131
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 $763,000 ($671,000–$855,000).
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 601,128 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
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Nov 6, 2018, 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 East Sacramento
522 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (62.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#48 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (East Sacramento)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: Theory Student Housing Project (0.43 mi N, fee estimate). 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 (~$9,148/yr at $763,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$762/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:
- 601,128 sq ft (13.80 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Church / Welfare · Private School · Exempt
- Tax rate area:
- 03413
- Addresses on lot:
- 5900 ELVAS AVE; 5945 M ST; 6051 M ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Public/Quasi-Public
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 601,128 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0195H, 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: $671,000 – $855,000 · 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
- Theory Student Housing Project (Fee estimate)0.43 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 8.6 yr (since Mar 22, 2018), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (210 housing units, $38,810,417 declared valuation across 4 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1099 55th St (Approved)0.36 mi NW
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.
- Baobab Apartments (Entitled)0.46 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 17 mo (since Jun 26, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (52 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1137 58th St (Entitled)0.16 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 6.9 yr (since Dec 17, 2019), 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: Gps Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Calcon (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Jdw Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Az Custom Construction (11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Premier Pools (10 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1821563 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Application | App. Nov 6, 2018 | $9,800 | Installation of EV charging station (8) in two separate locations |
| COM-1708515 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 15, 2017 | $140,000 | EXPEDITED - REMOVAL OF INTERIOR PARTITION WALL IN BATHROOM TO ENLARGE IT, MINOR ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING. |
| COM-1709157 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. May 31, 2017 | $100,000 | Changing out sensors of methane -monitoring system. Replacing existing with new (like for like). Building permit fee a… |
| COM-1618115 | Addition (adds square footage) | Expired Application | App. Nov 9, 2016 | $108,944 | Install new concrete walks and 800 foot shade structure within the courtyard at Saint Francis School. |