1122 42nd St
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56734, -121.45160
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 $890,000 ($783,000–$997,000).
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 7,645 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 (+$112,325 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Mar 9, 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: 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
Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) (RES-2311200): Issued after 16 mo (5.0× the 97d median) — slower than 90% of accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) permits in City of Sacramento (median 97d, 90th pct 284d, n=1,693).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 3945 L St (0.16 mi W, issued). 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 (~$10,596/yr at $890,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$883/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:
- 7,645 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1120 42ND ST; 1122 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 7,645 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: $783,000 – $997,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) (RES-2311200) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 16 mo (5.0× the 97d median) — slower than 90% of accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) permits in City of Sacramento (median 97d, 90th pct 284d, n=1,693).
- New home at 3945 L St (Issued)0.16 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)0.4 mi SE
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.
- 1211 40th Street Adu (Entitled)0.11 mi W
In "Entitled" for 3.5 yr (since May 3, 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: B And R Const And Remodeling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Vg Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Tim Jones Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Dyer Construction (31 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tms Construction (28 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2604587 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 9, 2026 | $5,500 | Electric and gas line to BBQ with 30A sub panel and new pre-fabricated fountain with electric line. Carbon monoxide & Sm… |
| RES-2503934 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 26, 2025 | $19,240 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 26 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0676-1036 |
| RES-2423148 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Oct 21, 2024 | — | EPC - Deviation approved by Design Direction Bruce Monighan. Change in architect - deviation was missed in final plans.… |
| RES-2311200 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) |