5424 8th Ave
Sacramento 95820 · Tahoe Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54419, -121.44203
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 $433,000 ($381,000–$485,000).
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 5,663 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 12 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 Aug 20, 2026, 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 (370 ft 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 (~$5,386/yr at $433,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$449/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 5424 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 5,663 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: $381,000 – $485,000 · 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)370 ft 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)0.28 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)0.35 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)0.4 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: Phe (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Hauke Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Bob Jahns Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Sewer And Drain Champion (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Reynen And Bardis Homes (47 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2618283 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 20, 2026 | $1,500 | Plumbing Permit: Clean out replacement 4" and 1 bathroom clean out replacement, located in the crawl space, including k… |
| RES-2411551 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 31, 2024 | $1,900 | Installation of Juicebox 32 Charger in garage for EV Charging. |
| RES-2207425 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 7, 2022 | $13,320 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 18 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0890-0032 |
| RES-2205892 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 17, 2022 | $15,570 | Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same locati… |