4520 V St
Sacramento 95817 · Med Center · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55480, -121.45250
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 $562,000 ($495,000–$629,000).
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 38,835 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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$12,144 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jan 23, 2025).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Med Center
20 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (37.7 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#51 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Med Center)
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 (0.36 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 (~$6,857/yr at $562,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$571/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:
- 38,835 sq ft (0.89 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Miscellaneous · Utility / Power / Sewer
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 4520 V ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
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 38,835 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: $495,000 – $629,000 · 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)0.36 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 25, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 21 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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3943 Colonial Way (Issued)0.46 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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4025 Y St (In review)0.42 mi W
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 24, 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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Quality Telecom Consultants (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Kgpco Services (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Anchored Tiny Homes (8 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); A Construction Pro (6 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Pacific Craft Builders (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2501462 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jan 23, 2025 | $12,000 | Permit to complete work commenced under expired permit COM-2315785- Removal of existing Sprint/T-Mobile telecom equipmen… |
| COM-2413120 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jun 14, 2024 | — | EPC - REVISION TO COM-2315785-Removal of doghouse, electrical switchboard, foundation, CMU building/foundation, and tree… |
| COM-2315785 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 25, 2023 | $12,000 | EPC - Removal of existing Sprint/T-Mobile telecom equipment not to be replaced. ** See COM-2413120 revision for Removal… |
| COM-2311615 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Application | App. Jun 7, 2023 | $12,000 | EPC - T-MOBILE PROPOSES TO MODIFY AN EXISTING UNMANNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY WITH: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: THE REM… |