1150 Swanston Dr
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55364, -121.50138
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 $792,000 ($697,000–$887,000).
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 6,098 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 (+$44,704 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Sep 14, 2018).
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
Demolition (RES-1712543): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of demolition permits in City of Sacramento (median 1d, 90th pct 35d, n=705).
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 870 Swanston Dr (0.28 mi W, 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 (~$9,479/yr at $792,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$790/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1150 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 6,098 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: $697,000 – $887,000 · 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 870 Swanston Dr (Applied)0.28 mi W
In "Applied" for 9 mo (since Feb 27, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "JASON ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION INC" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 826 8th Ave (Applied)0.48 mi SW
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.
- Demolition (RES-1712543) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of demolition permits in City of Sacramento (median 1d, 90th pct 35d, n=705).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 657 Swanston Dr (Issued)0.42 mi W
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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ernest Maxing Builders (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Demolition); Brower Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Ernest Building (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Abrahams Construction (48 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); D And J Kitchens And Baths (30 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1817952 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 14, 2018 | $2,000 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 20 L.F. |
| RES-1800219 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jan 4, 2018 | — | REVISION TO RES-1712538 TO ADD MEASUREMENTS TO SHOW LOCATION OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURE IN RELATION TO PROPERTY LINE PER C… |
| RES-1712538 | New garage / accessory structure | Finaled | Iss. Sep 5, 2017 | $85,000 | New detached accessory structure with 223 sq. ft. of unconditioned space/storage and 184 sq. ft. of conditioned space to… |
| RES-1712543 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Sep 1, 2017 | $3,500 | Demolish existing 407 sq. ft. detached garage. |
| RES-1709178 | Remodel / interior alteration |