1461 48th St
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56208, -121.44561
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 $816,000 ($718,000–$914,000).
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 6,841 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 17 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$44,850 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest May 19, 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 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 (~$9,752/yr at $816,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$813/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:
- 6,841 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1461 48TH 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 6,841 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 06067C0190H, 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: $718,000 – $914,000 · 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 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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4608 Folsom Blvd (In review)0.15 mi W
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)0.25 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).
- Demolition at 4300 Folsom Blvd (Applied)0.31 mi W
In "Applied" for 6 mo (since May 8, 2026), exceeding the 1d median and 35d 90th percentile for demolition permits in City of Sacramento (n=705).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sierra Pacific Home And Comfort (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); 3 D Benchmark Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Grounded Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Prime Electric CA (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (20 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2510270 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Application | App. May 19, 2025 | $1,200 | Install 40 amp circuit for EV Charger. |
| RES-2402629 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Feb 16, 2024 | $65,000 | EPC - Remove and replace existing deck and stairway. Remove privacy wall. Remove small deck and replace with concrete. … |
| RES-2209234 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. May 2, 2022 | $14,100 | AA: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 400 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work, main br… |
| RES-1810631 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jun 6, 2018 | $28,293 | Change-out w/new ducts Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in… |