5505 8th Ave
Sacramento 95820 · Tahoe Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54492, -121.44139
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 $438,000 ($385,000–$491,000).
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 6,534 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
- ✓ 7 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 24, 2023, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5370 9th Ave (0.13 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 (~$5,443/yr at $438,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$454/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 5505 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 6,534 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: $385,000 – $491,000 · 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)0.13 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)0.22 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)0.4 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 4886 8th Ave (Issued)0.43 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 20 mo (first record Mar 25, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Mathew Phelps Enterprises (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · General repair); Straight Line Roofing And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); 3 Generations Improvements (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); ARS American Residential Services Of California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); High End Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2310565 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. May 24, 2023 | $13,000 | Remove and replace 9 windows on home. Sizes like for like. Method of installation nailfin. |
| RES-2223629 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Nov 7, 2022 | $1,910 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 30 L.F. |
| RES-2222021 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 14, 2022 | $16,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 19 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0890-0034 |
| RES-2207636 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Apr 11, 2022 | $3,000 | E-Permit: - Overhead service, adding 6 outlets (120V), adding 1 ceiling mounted lighting fixtures, adding 060 Amps subp… |
| RES-2202451 |