1265 Ridgeway Dr
Sacramento 95822 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53182, -121.50917
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 $526,000 ($463,000–$589,000).
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 10,019 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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$4,756 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Jun 15, 2023).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in South Land Park
226 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (42.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#28 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (South Land Park)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
about 51% 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: 4901 S Land Park Dr ADU (0.12 mi S, 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 (~$6,446/yr at $526,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$537/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:
- 10,019 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03007
- Addresses on lot:
- 1265 RIDGEWAY DR
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 10,019 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 (about 51% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 49% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0170H, 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: $463,000 – $589,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95822) · FY 2026
Studio $1,620 · 1BR $1,700 · 2BR $2,090 · 3BR $2,780 · 4BR $3,210
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 4901 S Land Park Dr ADU (Entitled)0.12 mi S
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 20, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4723 Crestwood Way (In review)0.17 mi E
In "In review" for 8 mo (since Mar 19, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 1410 Wentworth Ave (Fee estimate)0.25 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 8.1 yr (since Oct 1, 2018), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1109 Brownwyk Drive ADU (Entitled)0.42 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 21, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ebco Construction (1 on parcel, 10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); River City Window And Door (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bpha (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Premier Pools (21 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Connected Technology (16 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-2312343 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jun 15, 2023 | $17,500 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-2023870 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jan 19, 2021 | $10,809 | EPC - • Gut bathroom completely. • Relocate & rough plumb for new lavatory / vanity. • Toilet to remain in (E) locatio… |
| RES-1610426 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jul 5, 2016 | $13,981 | Remove and replace 5 existing windows with 5 new windows all like for like sizes no change to openings. |