1340 56th St
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56080, -121.43744
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 $940,000 ($827,000–$1,053,000).
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 8,905 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 19 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$152,528 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jun 9, 2025).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 53rd & Folsom (0.26 mi W, 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 (~$11,166/yr at $940,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$931/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:
- 8,905 sq ft (0.20 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1340 56TH ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 8,905 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 06067C0195H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $827,000 – $1,053,000 · 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
- 53rd & Folsom (In review)0.26 mi W
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).
- 1209 56th St ADU/ Attached Garage (Entitled)0.1 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 5.1 yr (since Oct 11, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1150 55th St (Approved)0.13 mi N
In "Approved" for 4.8 yr (since Jan 28, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1430 57th St (Applied)0.15 mi S
In "Applied" for 8 mo (since Mar 5, 2026), 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: Yancey (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ward And Son Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Don Lewis (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Connected Technology (14 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Az Custom Construction (12 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-2510973 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Jun 9, 2025 | $7,500 | EPC - Build a 160 sq ft, 16x10 patio cover w/electric to be issued permit RES-2503488. |
| RES-2503488 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Apr 11, 2025 | $170,023 | EPC - BUILD 873 SQ FT ADDITION W/FAMILY ROOM, MASTER BEDROOM, BATHROOM, CLOSET, LAUNDRY ROOM W/1/2 BATH, 258-sqft patio … |
| RES-2216056 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jul 29, 2022 | $1,800 | PERMIT TO OBTAIN FINALS ON EXPIRED RES-2106881 guest bath upgrade; remove and replace tub and shower wet area, re -… |
| RES-2106881 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 5, 2021 | $12,000 | guest bath upgrade; remove and replace tub and shower wet area, re -orient drain.valve.bench replace toilet and 1 30"x3… |