847 52nd St
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56754, -121.43996
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 $802,000 ($706,000–$898,000).
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 5,577 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 6 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$43,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jul 30, 2026).
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)
about 68% 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: 5617 Elvas Avenue Mixed Use (0.39 mi NE, 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 (~$9,593/yr at $802,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$799/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:
- 5,577 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 847 52ND ST
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 5,577 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 (about 68% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 32% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0180J, effective June 16, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $706,000 – $898,000 · 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)0.39 mi NE
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).
- New home at 5208 Sutter Park Way (Issued)0.38 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 4.5 yr (first record May 3, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 622 50th St (In review)0.22 mi NW
In "In review" for 8 mo (since Mar 11, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1133 47th ST DETACHED ADU (Entitled)0.34 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 3.5 yr (since May 1, 2023), 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: New Dawn Awning (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Ciscos Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Jaguar Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Tim Lewis Communities (95 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2616387 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 30, 2026 | $16,490 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System (all-electric heat pump). The existing unit shall be rem… |
| RES-2522454 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 27, 2025 | $17,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 23 squares of 40yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-2323769 | Addition (adds square footage) | Expired Permit | Iss. Nov 7, 2023 | $7,452 | PERMIT TO COMPLETE WORK ON EXPIRED PERMIT RES-2205099 Patio Cover 288 sq ft with Electrical Carbon monoxide & Smoke al… |
| RES-2318123 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 25, 2023 | $4,105 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located outside building, within Existing Exterior Encl… |