839 53rd St
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56759, -121.43762
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 6,000 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 9 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 5, 2023, 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: reduced flood risk due to levee)
about 22% 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
New single-family home (RES-2301597): Pending in review for 3.8 yr (30.8× the 45d median) — slower than 90% of new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 90th pct 184d, n=3,657).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 5617 Elvas Avenue Mixed Use (0.28 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 (~$9,148/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:
- 6,000 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 839 53RD 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 6,000 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 (about 22% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 78% 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: $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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
33 active or recent development projects (32 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 832 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction12 permits (5 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)27 permits (27 units)
- Demolition19 permits
- Additions & renovations133 permits
- Building systems587 permits
- Repairs19 permits
- Other35 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 5617 Elvas Avenue Mixed Use (Entitled)0.28 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 single-family home (RES-2301597) (Estimate)On this parcel
Pending in review for 3.8 yr (30.8× the 45d median) — slower than 90% of new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 90th pct 184d, n=3,657).
- New home at 5208 Sutter Park Way (Issued)0.35 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 1099 55th St (Approved)0.29 mi S
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Syncon Homes Of California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Tim Lewis Communities (95 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Premier Pools (24 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Wells Pools (23 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Connected Technology (22 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2318834 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 5, 2023 | $1,200 | APPLICATION FOR A TEMP POWER POLE TO PROVIDE HAND POWERTOOL USE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOMW IT WILL BE A 100 AMP PA… |
| RES-2311388 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Aug 24, 2023 | $480,000 | EPC - New 2-story house with attached garage and covered patio 1st floor 1498.5 sq ft, 463 sq garage, 128.2 covered ent… |
| RES-2301597 | New single-family home | Estimate | App. Jan 26, 2023 | $477,768 | See wrecking permits RES-1920367 (400 sq. ft. garage) and RES-1920632 (1200 sq. ft. single family residence). Build a si… |
| RES-1920637 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Nov 1, 2019 | $5,250 | Demolish 400-sqft DETACHED GARAGE for future rebuild |
| RES-1920632 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Oct 24, 2019 | $15,750 | Demolish 1200-sqft SFR for future rebuild |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 3 entries (report years 2023, 2024).