581 Swanston Dr
Sacramento 95818 · Upper Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55536, -121.51027
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 $713,000 ($627,000–$799,000).
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 6,534 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 6 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$25,410 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jul 21, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Upper Land Park
68 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (42.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#27 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Upper 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
Pool / spa (RES-2124452): Issued after 2 mo (14.2× the 5d median) — slower than 90% of pool / spa permits in City of Sacramento (median 5d, 90th pct 49d, n=1,059).
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 826 8th Ave (0.42 mi S, applied). 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 (~$8,578/yr at $713,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$715/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 581 SWANSTON DR
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 6,534 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 06067C0170H, 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: $627,000 – $799,000 · 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 826 8th Ave (Applied)0.42 mi S
In "Applied" for 7 mo (since Apr 29, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-09-29" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 657 Swanston Dr (Issued)410 ft E
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jul 21, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 557 Swanston Dr (Issued)480 ft W
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 27, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Pool / spa (RES-2124452) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo (14.2× the 5d median) — slower than 90% of pool / spa permits in City of Sacramento (median 5d, 90th pct 49d, n=1,059).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bell Brothers Heating And Air (3 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Dolphin Pools And Spas (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Sacramento Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Wiseco Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Bardis Homes (47 in ½ mi · New duplex / half-plex).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2615496 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 21, 2026 | $34,272 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 22 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-2124452 | Pool / spa | Finaled | Iss. Jan 26, 2022 | $60,500 | EPC - 424sqft Inground Gunite Swimming Pool with associated pool equipment. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Ref… |
| RES-1700177 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jan 5, 2017 | $2,700 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-1620985 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 27, 2016 | $7,400 | Change-out installation of Electric - Tankless to Electric - Tankless, located inside building, screening not required. |