1627 55th St
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55669, -121.44003
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 $749,000 ($659,000–$839,000).
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 4,792 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
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Dec 8, 2025, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 53rd & Folsom (0.23 mi NW, 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 (~$8,989/yr at $749,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$749/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:
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1627 55TH 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 4,792 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: $659,000 – $839,000 · 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)0.23 mi NW
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 4850 U St (Issued)0.5 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Feb 7, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5317 V St (In review)0.31 mi SW
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 16, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-10-02" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1430 57th St (Applied)0.21 mi NE
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: Boyd Plumbing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Quality Electric (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Parsons Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Lcb Design Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Reynen And Bardis Homes (34 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2523717 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Dec 8, 2025 | $3,000 | EOTC - REMOVE BATHROOM DOOR, ADD 32" POCKET DOOR. RELOCATE AND CHANGE EXHAUST FAN TO LIGHT 3 FAN COMBINATION. |
| RES-2517390 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Aug 18, 2025 | $4,890 | E-Permit: - Overhead service, rewiring 1198 sq ft. |
| RES-2101386 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jan 22, 2021 | $38,302 | E-Permit: Water Service replacement or repair, 300 L.F. Water Re-pipe, 300 L.F. |
| RES-1913874 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jul 24, 2019 | $8,300 | AA: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 35 L.F. |
| RES-1911977 | Electrical / panel |