1401 55th St
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55975, -121.43845
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 $824,000 ($725,000–$923,000).
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 15 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$36,343 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Dec 9, 2020).
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
Addition (adds square footage) (RES-1923816): Issued after 3 mo (2.1× the 42d median) — above the 75th percentile for addition (adds square footage) permits in City of Sacramento (median 42d, 75th pct 83d, n=1,948).
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 (0.2 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 (~$9,844/yr at $824,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$820/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:
- 1401 55TH 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 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: $725,000 – $923,000 · 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)
32 active or recent development projects (93 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 624 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction6 permits (63 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)31 permits (33 units)
- Demolition13 permits
- Additions & renovations87 permits
- Building systems451 permits
- Repairs8 permits
- Other28 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 53rd & Folsom (In review)0.2 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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1430 57th St (Applied)0.1 mi SE
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).
- 1424 57th Street SB9 Dwellings & Lot Split (Entitled)0.11 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 3, 2023), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1424 57th Street ADU (Entitled)0.11 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 3, 2023), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Family Comfort Heating And Cooling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Boyd Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Az Custom Construction (12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Premier Pools (11 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2022716 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 9, 2020 | $1,911 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 60 L.F. |
| RES-1923816 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Mar 5, 2020 | $63,760 | New 91 SQ FT trellis addition and 500 SQ FT Addition to Rear of Home, attached, in order to Create New Master Suite with… |
| RES-1715630 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 28, 2017 | $15,000 | No Duct Work Permitted. New install/New location Mini-Split System. A unit will be installed in a new location. This uni… |