1841 4th Ave
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55294, -121.49175
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 $922,000 ($811,000–$1,033,000).
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 7,405 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 (+$162,884 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (9 total permits, latest Nov 21, 2025).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Land Park
245 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (69.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#42 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Land Park)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. 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-2112466): Issued after 3 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 3215 Freeport Blvd (0.48 mi S, 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 (~$10,961/yr at $922,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$913/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1841 4TH 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 7,405 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (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: $811,000 – $1,033,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95818) · FY 2026
Studio $1,950 · 1BR $2,050 · 2BR $2,520 · 3BR $3,350 · 4BR $3,870
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3215 Freeport Blvd (In review)0.48 mi S
In "In review" for 2.8 yr (since Jan 30, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (6 housing units, $500,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Remodel / interior alteration (RES-2112466) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
- New home at 2132 Marshall Way (Issued)0.25 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 1, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $805,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- House for Lot 24 of Crocker Village (Entitled)0.24 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.8 yr (since Jan 12, 2023), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Connected Technology (1 on parcel, 27 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tms Construction (1 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Clark Wagaman Designs (2 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Uptown Construction (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); All Ways Plumbing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2523037 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Nov 21, 2025 | $28,830 | EPC - 15X20 louvered patio cover with 1 fan |
| RES-2521439 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 10, 2025 | $700 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 20 L.F. |
| RES-2520826 | Addition (adds square footage) | Withdrawn | App. Oct 2, 2025 | $29,500 | Attached Patio Cover 15 x 20 with 1 fan (320 sqft) and 2 footings. |
| RES-2517877 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 25, 2025 | $2,000 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 70 L.F. |
| RES-2509677 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled |