1524 42nd St
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56296, -121.45332
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 $831,000 ($731,000–$931,000).
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 4,446 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 10 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$86,250 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Sep 23, 2024).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 4608 Folsom Blvd (0.27 mi E, 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 (~$9,923/yr at $831,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$827/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:
- 4,446 sq ft (0.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1524 42ND 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 4,446 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: $731,000 – $931,000 · 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 at 4608 Folsom Blvd (In review)0.27 mi E
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.
- New home at 3945 L St (Issued)0.34 mi N
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).
- Demolition at 4300 Folsom Blvd (Applied)0.16 mi SE
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1336 42nd St (Entitled)0.18 mi N
In "Entitled" for 23 mo (since Dec 11, 2024), 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: Legge Design Build Construction (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); California Energy Consortium (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Harlan Quality Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Five Or Free Electrical Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Millennium Plumbing Specialist (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2418906 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Sep 23, 2024 | $125,000 | EPC - 198 sq ft Bedroom & Bathroom Addition to back of house. 63.5 ft livingroom addition to the front of the house. 48.… |
| RES-2402859 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 9, 2024 | $5,225 | Replace 15 feet of 4" ABS sewer line and 4" ABS 2way cleanout. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC s… |
| RES-2318458 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 29, 2023 | $21,036 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 17 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-01… |
| RES-2315514 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 25, 2023 | $21,707 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out w/new ducts Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new… |