1050 42nd St
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56813, -121.45126
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 $787,000 ($693,000–$881,000).
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 8,340 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 14 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$3,526 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jul 28, 2023).
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)
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: Accessory dwelling unit at 512 San Miguel Way (0.47 mi N, in review). 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 (~$9,422/yr at $787,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$785/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:
- 8,340 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1050 42ND 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 8,340 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 (all 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: $693,000 – $881,000 · 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)
45 active or recent development projects (42 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 1,035 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction21 permits (5 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)34 permits (37 units)
- Demolition30 permits
- Additions & renovations215 permits
- Building systems676 permits
- Repairs24 permits
- Other35 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 512 San Miguel Way (In review)0.47 mi N
In "In review" for 4.4 yr (since Jul 7, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Expired Application" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 3945 L St (Issued)0.17 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 18 mo (first record May 20, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $800,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4608 Folsom Blvd (In review)0.44 mi S
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 6, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "INTEGRITY CONSTRUCTION & SOLUTIONS INC" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1336 42nd St (Entitled)0.19 mi S
In "Entitled" for 23 mo (since Dec 11, 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: Halls Window Center (1 on parcel, 16 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Father And Son General Contracting (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Air Cool Heating And Cooling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Bardo Ramirez Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Tms Construction (34 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2315796 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jul 28, 2023 | $7,285 | Window permit: Change out one entry door, like for like retrofit. The egress windows will meet the code requirements enf… |
| RES-2302243 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 13, 2023 | $50,000 | NON-STRUCTURAL KITCHEN REMODEL, REMOVE AND REPLACE KITCHEN CABINETS, COUNTER TOPS AND APPLIANCES. ADD NEW UNDERCABINET L… |
| RES-2224096 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Nov 13, 2022 | $38,000 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1910756 | General repair | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 12, 2019 | $3,000 | Full Master Bath and 1/2 Bath Remodel Replace vanities, fixtures, tile, toilets, cabinets |
| RES-1814425 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 27, 2018 | $20,000 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 39 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection … |