1320 8th Ave
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54846, -121.50221
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 $869,000 ($765,000–$973,000).
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 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$103,310 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Oct 2, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 826 8th Ave (0.35 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 (~$10,357/yr at $869,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$863/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:
- 1320 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: $765,000 – $973,000 · 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)0.35 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)0.49 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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1350 Perkins Way (Entitled)0.13 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 11, 2022), 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)0.15 mi N
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: Halls Window Center (2 on parcel, 12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Yancey (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); H And H Electric (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Yancey Home Improvements (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Absolute Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2520849 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 2, 2025 | $19,536 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 9 squares of Composite Class A. In-progress inspection required if 1… |
| RES-1820871 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Oct 26, 2018 | $8,922 | Change out 4 windows all sizes like for like retrofit.Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R3… |
| RES-1814365 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jul 27, 2018 | $27,900 | 9.3kw Solar PV System, Where scope of work includes a main breaker change-out and/or panel upgrade, ALL supply side con… |
| RES-1804921 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Apr 12, 2018 | $185,000 | Addition @ 396 sf ; REMODEL to include Kitchen and Dining Nook areas, Replace Windows (3 total), Remodel of hallway & b… |