5510 8th Ave
Sacramento 95820 · Tahoe Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54446, -121.44135
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 $444,000 ($391,000–$497,000).
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 7,841 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 6 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 Apr 9, 2025, 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 (0.11 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 (~$5,512/yr at $444,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$459/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:
- 7,841 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 5510 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 7,841 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: $391,000 – $497,000 · 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)0.11 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)0.25 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)0.39 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: Hoskins Mechanical Resources (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Del Rio Roofing Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Reynen And Bardis Homes (47 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Lg General Contractors (13 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Caldwell Construction (10 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2507196 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 9, 2025 | $16,400 | New install/New location Roof Mount (all-electric heat pump). A unit will be installed in a new location. This unit will… |
| RES-2502429 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Feb 5, 2025 | $2,500 | Electrical Permit: Removing old main electrical panel and replacing with a new one. Scope of work is new 100 amp panel,… |
| RES-1922775 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 20, 2019 | $8,950 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 21 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0676-009… |