840 7th Ave
Sacramento 95818 · Upper Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55049, -121.50822
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 10,019 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 838 7TH AVE; 840 7TH 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 10,019 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: $722,000 – $918,000 · 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 812 7th Ave (Entitled)150 ft W
Active in "Entitled" for 2.6 yr (first record Mar 22, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.6 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1230 8th Ave (Issued)0.24 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 2.4 yr (first record May 22, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.1 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1232 8th Ave (Issued)0.24 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 2.7 yr (first record Mar 1, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.4 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 557 Swanston Dr (Issued)0.4 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jun 27, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2606727 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Apr 6, 2026 | $5,000 | Electrical Permit: Change out of a 100 amp meter panel, like for like. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Refere… |
| RES-2603355 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Issued | Iss. Feb 20, 2026 | $2,500 | Install new sewer Ejector pump for Adu at the back of the property. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference C… |
| RES-2602188 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Feb 3, 2026 | $16,343 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Trenchless 100 L.F. Drain Line replacement or repair, 140 L.F. |