5409 V St
Sacramento 95817 · Elmhurst · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55265, -121.44221
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 $542,000 ($477,000–$607,000).
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 14 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$35,160 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Jul 13, 2026).
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
Remodel / interior alteration (RES-2416350): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 53rd & Folsom (0.48 mi N, 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 (~$6,629/yr at $542,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$552/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 · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 5409 V 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 4,356 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: $477,000 – $607,000 · 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
- 53rd & Folsom (In review)0.48 mi N
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).
- Remodel / interior alteration (RES-2416350) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5317 V St (In review)250 ft W
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 4850 U St (Issued)0.39 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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Vostok Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); All Sides Exteriors (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Magic Sun Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Kendrick Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Sierra Valley Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2614194 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jul 13, 2026 | $30,000 | CONVERT TUB TO SHOWER, REPLACE SHOWER VALVE, FRAME MEDICINE CABINET ON ENTRY WALL, FRAME MEDICINE CABINET ABOVE SINK, IN… |
| RES-2508251 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Apr 23, 2025 | $13,899 | Change-out Mini-Split System to Mini-Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in t… |
| RES-2416350 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Sep 25, 2024 | $60,000 | EXPEDITED - EPC - Remodel of an utility Building to include creating a newly conditioned space. Non-habitable-not to be … |
| RES-2401343 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jan 18, 2024 | $7,368 | Change-out installation of Gas - Tankless to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |