1121 Sherburn Ave
Sacramento 95822 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54131, -121.50848
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 $565,000 ($497,000–$633,000).
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 3 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$11,577 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Jan 20, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Land Park
245 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (69.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#42 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New garage / accessory structure (RES-2517386): Issued after 5 mo (2.2× the 69d median) — above the 75th percentile for new garage / accessory structure permits in City of Sacramento (median 69d, 75th pct 132d, n=231).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 1116 Darnel Way (170 ft N, 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 (~$6,891/yr at $565,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$574/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:
- 1121 SHERBURN 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: 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: $497,000 – $633,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1116 Darnel Way (Entitled)170 ft N
In "Entitled" for 2.2 yr (since Sep 4, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 3909 Bartley Detached ADU (Entitled)0.18 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Jan 20, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 3836 Land Park ADU (Entitled)0.26 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Mar 11, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 4010 Parkside Detached Adu (Entitled)0.27 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Mar 8, 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 (3 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Denecochea Construction (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Clarke And Rush Mechanical (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Cal Vintage Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); D And J Kitchens And Baths (11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2517386 | New garage / accessory structure | Finaled | Iss. Jan 20, 2026 | $170,000 | EPC - Build new 355 sq ft single story detached garage on concrete slab. Exterior plaster finish. Comp shingle roof. No… |
| RES-2516288 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Aug 6, 2025 | $4,000 | Demolition of existing single story detached garage. Remove composite roof, wood stud construction, stucco siding, concr… |
| RES-2408264 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 17, 2024 | $13,870 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be p… |
| RES-2227160 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Dec 19, 2022 | $8,470 | Change-out Ducts Only to Ducts Only. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same locati… |