1621 Alvina Ave
Sacramento 95822 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53536, -121.49920
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 $507,000 ($446,000–$568,000).
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 6,970 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 13, 2026, 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 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 2065 4plex (0.46 mi E, 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 (~$6,230/yr at $507,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$519/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03007
- Addresses on lot:
- 1621 ALVINA 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 6,970 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 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: $446,000 – $568,000 · 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
- 2065 4plex (Entitled)0.46 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 1, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (4 housing units, $480,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1799 Wentworth Ave (In review)0.25 mi S
High-impact scale (2 housing units, $900,395 declared valuation across 1 permit). work_desc changed to "EPC - Building 4,577 SF Conditioned area Single-Family Residence with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, Porch of 310 sq. ft. attached two-car garage of 520 sq. ft., attached 420 sq. ft. 2nd dwelling unit with 1 bedroom , 1 bathroom. Solar PV 5.04kWdc, ESS 6.0kWh. On a vacant lot. Removal of Existing Detached non-dwelling structures requires a Wrecking Premit(s) be issued before a permit for the new duplex can be issued." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 1711 Wentworth Ave ADU (Entitled)0.27 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since May 14, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 4411 Del Rio Road ADUs (Entitled)0.27 mi W
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 12, 2021), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bonney Plumbing (1 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Southgate Glass And Screen (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Vital Comfort HVAC (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Sequoia Pacific Builders (29 in ½ mi · Demolition); Syncon Homes Of California (24 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2600735 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jan 13, 2026 | $13,000 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System (all-electric heat pump). The existing unit shall be rem… |
| RES-2526144 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Dec 11, 2025 | $5,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric Heat Pump 50 gallons +, located inside building, screening not r… |
| RES-2525758 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Dec 8, 2025 | $11,696 | Window Permit: Remove and replace 5 vinyl windows with 5 vinyl windows, like for like, using nail finishing method of i… |
| RES-2122671 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Oct 20, 2021 | $3,450 | AA: - This permit if for adding 1 outlets (240V). |