5518 7th Ave
Sacramento 95820 · Tahoe Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54542, -121.44136
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 $430,000 ($378,000–$482,000).
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 5,227 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 26, 2024, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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 5370 9th Ave (0.16 mi SW, issued). 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 (~$5,352/yr at $430,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$446/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:
- 5,227 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 5518 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 5,227 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0190H, 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: $378,000 – $482,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95820) · FY 2026
Studio $1,530 · 1BR $1,610 · 2BR $1,980 · 3BR $2,640 · 4BR $3,040
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5370 9th Ave (Issued)0.16 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jun 30, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo.
- New home at 2951 57th St (Issued)0.19 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 12, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5016 11th Ave (Issued)0.43 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 3.3 yr (first record Jul 24, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 20 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5912 2nd Ave (Issued)0.44 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 4.4 yr (first record Jun 9, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.5 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Brower Mechanical (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); B And D Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); J And D Greenberg Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Reynen And Bardis Homes (47 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Yancey (13 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-2416594 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jul 26, 2024 | $2,778 | Change-out installation of Gas - 030 gallon to Gas - 030 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2118375 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 23, 2021 | $15,908 | Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same locati… |
| RES-2005503 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Apr 1, 2020 | $4,000 | Change-out w/new ducts Ducts Only to Ducts Only. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the… |
| RES-2003878 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Mar 4, 2020 | $3,900 | Service panel change from 100AMP to 200AMP overhead & add (N) car charger circuit to garage. Carbon monoxide & Smoke ala… |