4225 T St
Sacramento 95819 · Elmhurst · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55786, -121.45478
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 $724,000 ($637,000–$811,000).
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 6,970 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 7 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 15, 2017, 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 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 4850 U St (0.38 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 (~$8,704/yr at $724,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$725/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 4225 T 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 6,970 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: $637,000 – $811,000 · 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 4850 U St (Issued)0.38 mi SE
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 3943 Colonial Way (Issued)0.4 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 4608 Folsom Blvd (In review)0.45 mi NE
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.
- SB9 T Street Townhomes (Entitled)340 ft SE
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: The Air Team (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Rhino Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Premier Pools (11 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Anchored Tiny Homes (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Halls Window Center (10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1708066 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. May 15, 2017 | $12,450 | Change-out w/new ducts Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the… |
| RES-1707913 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. May 12, 2017 | $9,865 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 35 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection r… |