5180 28th St
Sacramento 95820 · North City Farms · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52808, -121.47767
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 $409,000 ($360,000–$458,000).
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 9,148 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 9 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 7, 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)
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 2580 26th Ave (0.13 mi W, 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 (~$5,113/yr at $409,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$426/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:
- 9,148 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03365
- Addresses on lot:
- 5180 28TH ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-EA-4 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 4)
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 9,148 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: $360,000 – $458,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95820) · FY 2026
Studio $1,530 · 1BR $1,610 · 2BR $1,980 · 3BR $2,640 · 4BR $3,040
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 2580 26th Ave (Entitled)0.13 mi W
In "Entitled" for 4 yr (since Nov 7, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 2580 26th Ave (Entitled)0.13 mi W
In "Entitled" for 4 yr (since Nov 7, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 2961 29th Ave SFR (Entitled)0.17 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 4.3 yr (since Aug 12, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 3071 29th Ave (In review)0.2 mi E
In "In review" for 11 mo (since Dec 19, 2025), 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: Homeguard (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Your Team Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Jagir Investments (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Ruan Construction (4 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Home Depot USA (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2622351 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Oct 7, 2026 | $9,309 | DUE TO MULTIPLE DEFECTIVE SEGMENTS, REPLACING 30 FEET OF SEWER LATERAL, FROM BUILDING FOUNDATION TO THE PROPERTY LINE EX… |
| RES-2423684 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 29, 2024 | $8,500 | Roof Permit: A complete re-roof will be done with new cool roof rated shingles, tear off of old composition, new radian… |
| RES-2215297 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 20, 2022 | $7,500 | File #: 22-018977 New central heat and air installed throughout dwelling. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Ref… |