1239 T St
Sacramento 95811 · Richmond Grove · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56844, -121.49411
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1B-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $761,000 ($670,000–$852,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1B-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (32 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 9 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 1, 2026, 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 Richmond Grove
27 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (45.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#74 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Richmond Grove)
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: Sakura Apartments - Affordable Housing Mixed Use (0.22 mi SE, issued). 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 (~$9,125/yr at $761,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$760/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:
- 3,049 sq ft (0.07 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1237 T ST; 1239 T ST; 1239 T ST UNIT 2 UNIT 2
Zoning & Land Use
R-1B-SPD — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1B (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1B (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1B (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
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: $670,000 – $852,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95811) · FY 2026
Studio $1,840 · 1BR $1,930 · 2BR $2,380 · 3BR $3,170 · 4BR $3,650
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Sakura Apartments - Affordable Housing Mixed Use (Issued)0.22 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 29, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. High-impact scale (134 housing units, 133 deed-restricted affordable, $16,753,756 declared valuation across 25 permits). current_status changed to "Process Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 10th & R Mixed Use (Entitled)0.25 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 2.7 yr (since Feb 29, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (27 housing units, $7,500,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 2131 16th Street Modular Mixed-Use Building (Entitled)0.3 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 26, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (41 housing units, $1,776,031 declared valuation across 4 permits).
- 2401 13th St. Apartment Complex (Fee estimate)0.35 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 21 mo (since Feb 11, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (15 housing units, $2,450,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bonney Plumbing (4 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Lrg Builder Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Other); Aloha Heating And Cooling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Icon General Contractors (23 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Marketone Builders (18 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621932 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Oct 1, 2026 | $10,000 | CHANGE OUT 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER, LIKE FOR LIKE, LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BUILDING. THE UNIT WILL BE FULLY SCREENED BEHIN… |
| RES-2621930 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Void | App. Oct 1, 2026 | $10,000 | CHANGE OUT 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER, LIKE FOR LIKE, LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BUILDING. THE UNIT WILL BE FULLY SCREENED BEHIN… |
| RES-2516526 | Windows / doors / siding | Expired Application | App. Aug 6, 2025 | $15,000 | Repair siding and reoof due to tree damage. |
| RES-2516519 | Other | Withdrawn | App. Aug 6, 2025 | $15,000 | — |
| RES-2504386 | Windows / doors / siding |