5810 7th Ave
Sacramento 95820 · Tahoe Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54552, -121.43770
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 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 7, 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: The Kroy Home (0.47 mi E, entitled). 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:
- 5810 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 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
39 active or recent development projects (38 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 799 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction11 permits (7 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)28 permits (29 units)
- Demolition8 permits
- Additions & renovations84 permits
- Building systems628 permits
- Repairs13 permits
- Other27 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- The Kroy Home (Entitled)0.47 mi E
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 20, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 2951 57th St (Issued)0.14 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 12, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5370 9th Ave (Issued)0.31 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jun 30, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5912 2nd Ave (Issued)0.33 mi N
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: Sierra Valley Mechanical (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bob Jahns Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Express Sewer And Drain (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Reynen And Bardis Homes (47 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Yancey (15 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2404988 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 7, 2024 | $18,500 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 25 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0890-0015 |
| RES-2210747 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. May 23, 2022 | $12,791 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-2009292 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 3, 2020 | $2,789 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |