1273 8th Ave
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54940, -121.50313
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 $772,000 ($679,000–$865,000).
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 8,276 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 11 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$6,720 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Apr 7, 2023).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 826 8th Ave (0.3 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 (~$9,251/yr at $772,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$771/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:
- 8,276 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1273 8TH AVE
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 8,276 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: $679,000 – $865,000 · 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)0.3 mi W
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 870 Swanston Dr (Applied)0.4 mi NW
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.
- 1308 7th Ave ADU (Entitled)290 ft NE
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Feb 19, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1249 Perkins Way ADU (Entitled)0.12 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 5, 2021), 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: Fulster Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Luceros Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Sunpower (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Home Depot USA (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); D And J Kitchens And Baths (38 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2306791 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Apr 7, 2023 | $20,000 | "Replace old V-Rustic 8 inch siding 900 Lf with new 8 inch V0Rustic siding. Install new vapor barrier peaks of house to … |
| RES-2214787 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 15, 2022 | $9,240 | 4.62kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main breake… |
| RES-1916284 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 27, 2019 | $10,000 | Reroof. Tear off and install 22 squares of 30 yr laminated dimensional composition roofing material. In-progress inspec… |
| RES-1915555 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Aug 16, 2019 | $1,881 | C/O 2 Windows like for like . Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314 |