4041 V St
Sacramento 95817 · Elmhurst · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55675, -121.45715
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $752,000 ($662,000–$842,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (10 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$117,529 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Mar 8, 2018).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Elmhurst
37 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (36.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#49 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Elmhurst)
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: Office Conversion (0.45 mi S, 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 (~$9,023/yr at $752,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$752/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:
- 4,356 sq ft (0.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 4041 V ST; 4043 V ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-2 — 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-2 (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. 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: 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: $662,000 – $842,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95817) · FY 2026
Studio $1,580 · 1BR $1,660 · 2BR $2,040 · 3BR $2,720 · 4BR $3,130
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Office Conversion (Issued)0.45 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 25, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 22 mo. High-impact scale (38 housing units, $3,500,000 declared valuation across 6 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3943 Colonial Way (Issued)0.25 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 2.1 yr (first record Oct 1, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 17 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4850 U St (Issued)0.46 mi E
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.
- SB9 T Street Townhomes (Entitled)0.19 mi E
In "Entitled" for 20 mo (since Mar 6, 2025), 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: Renovate U (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Gm And Rm Drywall (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Premier Pools Sacramento (12 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Anchored Tiny Homes (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Az Custom Construction (10 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1804346 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 8, 2018 | $1,400 | AA: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 70 L.F. Separate unit gas line. Add new second gas line for downstairs uni… |
| RES-1718420 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Oct 5, 2017 | $2,500 | Demolish 280 sq. ft. detached garage. |
| RES-1708234 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Jun 21, 2017 | $244,852 | EXPEDITED 10-5-5 - completely remodeling 1st floor, reconfiguring interior layout, hvac, water heater, windows, 2 bedr… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2018).