1242 Nevis Ct
Sacramento 95822 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52480, -121.51020
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-EA-4 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $544,000 ($479,000–$609,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-EA-4 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 7,405 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$34,320 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Apr 15, 2024).
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: 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 5840 Wymore Way (0.3 mi S, 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 (~$6,652/yr at $544,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$554/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03018
- Addresses on lot:
- 1242 NEVIS CT
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-EA-4 — 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 7,405 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: 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: $479,000 – $609,000 · 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 5840 Wymore Way (Issued)0.3 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 20 mo (first record Mar 17, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,170,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5430 Gilgunn Way (Entitled)0.29 mi E
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 14, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 4901 S Land Park Dr ADU (Entitled)0.37 mi N
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).
- City Project (Issued)0.13 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 9.9 yr (first record Dec 2, 2016) with no new permit activity recorded in 6.9 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Daniel Colson General Contracting (2 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Gilmore Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Always Affordable Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Premier Pools (14 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Kitchen Mart (11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2408063 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 15, 2024 | $17,711 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-2105602 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 24, 2021 | $40,000 | EPC - Remodel Hall bath and Master Closet into Hall Bathroom and Master Bath. Move one window 12" to the east. Move on… |
| RES-2101516 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 25, 2021 | $2,100 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2000680 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jan 14, 2020 | $40,000 | EXPEDITED - Full kitchen remodel to include removal of load-bearing wall, update kitchen electrical, infill (1) window, … |