4539 V St
Sacramento 95817 · Elmhurst · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55542, -121.45230
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 $739,000 ($650,000–$828,000).
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 4,356 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
- ✓ 9 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 23, 2024, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
General repair (COM-1817666): Issued after 4 mo (8.4× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Office Conversion (0.4 mi SW, 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 (~$8,875/yr at $739,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$740/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 · Four Family · Fourplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 4539 V ST; 4539 V ST # A # A; 4539 V ST # B # B
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 4,356 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: $650,000 – $828,000 · 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)0.4 mi SW
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 4850 U St (Issued)0.19 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.
- General repair (COM-1817666) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo (8.4× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3943 Colonial Way (Issued)0.48 mi W
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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Rov Enterprises (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Good Life Construction (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Gns Builders (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · General repair); Cal Vintage Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Absolute Comfort Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2416730 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. Aug 23, 2024 | $7,800 | EPC - DRY ROT REPAIR TO INCLUDE WALKWAY WALKWAY: -REMOVE & REPLACE 3/4" PLYWOOD DECKING; -INSTALL NEW 1/4" PLYWOOD SOFF… |
| COM-2401959 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 26, 2024 | $2,585 | HVAC Permit: Install single sided wall furnace. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in th… |
| COM-2211847 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 6, 2022 | $13,920 | Change-out installation of Gas - 030 gallon to Gas - 030 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| COM-2211846 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 6, 2022 | $13,920 | Change-out installation of Gas - 030 gallon to Gas - 030 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |