6140 1st Ave
Sacramento 95817 · Tahoe Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55065, -121.43310
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 $480,000 ($422,000–$538,000).
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 5,663 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 8 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 Aug 21, 2026, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
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: Q Street Apartments (0.45 mi E, entitled). 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 (~$5,922/yr at $480,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$494/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 6140 1ST AVE
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 5,663 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 06067C0195H, 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: $422,000 – $538,000 · 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
- Q Street Apartments (Entitled)0.45 mi E
In "Entitled" for 8.7 yr (since Feb 15, 2018), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (140 housing units, $27,896,642 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- 130 Multi-Family Units at 6661 Folsom Blvd (Entitled)0.46 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 4.4 yr (since Jul 5, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (130 housing units, $87,938,116 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Opus at Folsom and Elvas (Entitled)0.46 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 5.1 yr (since Oct 19, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (137 housing units across 0 permits).
- 69th Street Apartments (Issued)0.47 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 2.6 yr (first record Apr 11, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo. High-impact scale (130 housing units, 129 deed-restricted affordable, $31,065,118 declared valuation across 18 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sierra Pacific Home And Comfort (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); High End Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); John Mansfield (22 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Reynen And Bardis Homes (19 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Yancey (14 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-2617893 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Aug 21, 2026 | $1,600 | 40 amp, GFCI breaker, for a Ev charger circuit installation. Installed a 8 awg copper (8/2 NMB romex), directly. Mer the… |
| RES-2114082 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 30, 2021 | $12,511 | Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same locati… |