4730 M St
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56416, -121.44553
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 $772,000 ($679,000–$865,000).
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 6,970 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 11 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 Oct 16, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New garage / accessory structure (RES-1611314): Issued after 18 mo (7.7× the 69d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in City of Sacramento (median 69d, 90th pct 261d, n=231).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 53rd & Folsom (0.36 mi SE, 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 (~$9,251/yr at $772,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$771/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 4730 M 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 6,970 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 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: $679,000 – $865,000 · 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)
39 active or recent development projects (97 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 937 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction12 permits (64 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)30 permits (31 units)
- Demolition28 permits
- Additions & renovations166 permits
- Building systems647 permits
- Repairs23 permits
- Other31 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 53rd & Folsom (In review)0.36 mi SE
In "In review" for 3 yr (since Oct 31, 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 (60 housing units, $13,597,212 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New garage / accessory structure (RES-1611314) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 18 mo (7.7× the 69d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in City of Sacramento (median 69d, 90th pct 261d, n=231).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4608 Folsom Blvd (In review)0.21 mi SW
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.
- 1133 47th ST DETACHED ADU (Entitled)0.1 mi N
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: Phoenix Energy Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Mark C Johnston (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Dyer Construction (27 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Connected Technology (24 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tms Construction (20 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1820190 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Oct 16, 2018 | — | Revision to RES-1611314 eliminate basement from plans |
| RES-1611314 | New garage / accessory structure | Finaled | Iss. Jan 3, 2018 | $28,933 | EXPEDITED 10-7-5 - Construct new 176 square foot conditioned pool house with 197 square foot patio cover. (revised scope… |
| RES-1720273 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Oct 31, 2017 | $9,790 | Change-out w/new ducts Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in… |
| RES-1709042 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. May 30, 2017 | $2,800 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - Tankless, relocate to outside building, screened by the Building an… |
| RES-1601993 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Feb 11, 2016 | $3,800 | complete bathroom remodel- first floor bathroom- relocating fixtures, tub, shower and toilet. re-plumbing & rewiring a… |