5231 Rosita Way
Sacramento 95822 · Hollywood Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52691, -121.49371
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 $507,000 ($446,000–$568,000).
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 6,534 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 4 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$44,922 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Oct 1, 2024).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
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: New home (0.17 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 (~$6,230/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03007
- Addresses on lot:
- 5227 ROSITA WAY; 5231 ROSITA WAY
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 6,534 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
- New home (Entitled)0.17 mi S
In "Entitled" for 4.1 yr (since Oct 25, 2022), 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 1705 Fruitridge Rd (In review)0.33 mi SW
In "In review" for 6 mo (since May 4, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1701 Potrero Way ADU (Entitled)0.37 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jul 2, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1718 Wentworth Ave ADU (Entitled)0.41 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 24, 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: Yancey (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Curtis Sizemore (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); All Cal Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Alex Perez Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Surge Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2421513 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 1, 2024 | $25,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 22 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-015… |
| RES-2321546 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Nov 22, 2023 | $45,000 | EPC - 323 SF Detached garage conversion into studio apartment. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC … |
| RES-2311751 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jun 8, 2023 | $5,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2004970 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled |