5250 Riverside Blvd
Sacramento 95822 · Little Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52943, -121.51924
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $504,000 ($444,000–$564,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 9, 2021, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Little Pocket
23 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (54.1 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#41 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Little Pocket)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. 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: New home at 913 Piedmont Dr (0.38 mi NW, in review). 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 (~$6,196/yr at $504,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$516/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:
- 5,688 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Care / Health · Day Nursery
- Tax rate area:
- 03064
- Addresses on lot:
- 5250 RIVERSIDE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C-2 — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
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: reduced flood risk due to levee (all 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: $444,000 – $564,000 · 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
- New home at 913 Piedmont Dr (In review)0.38 mi NW
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Nov 26, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $850,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 1070 Appollo Way ADU (Entitled)290 ft NW
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 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 5601 Dorset Way (In review)0.29 mi S
In "In review" for 21 mo (since Feb 5, 2025), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (Entitled)0.35 mi W
In "Entitled" for 6.7 yr (since Feb 28, 2020), 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: Serrano Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Weathertite Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Aleco Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Johnson Controls Security Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); California Delta Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2112341 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 9, 2021 | $6,900 | Install package unit - gas/electric 14 SEER, 4 ton, 81% BTU Unit: The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall… |
| COM-2106394 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 29, 2021 | $23,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 38 squares of 40yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-015… |
| COM-1908489 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. May 10, 2019 | $5,900 | The existing unit shall be removed. No Ducts. The new unit shall be placed in the same location as the existing unit and… |
| COM-1821538 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Nov 6, 2018 | $3,000 | Addition of 2 horns to existing fire alarm system. Electric provided by existing circuits will tie in with existing noti… |