4180 51st St
Sacramento 95820 · Colonial Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53661, -121.44698
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 $611,000 ($538,000–$684,000).
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 6,875 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
- ✓ 10 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 8, 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: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 4110 52nd St (370 ft E, 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 (~$7,415/yr at $611,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$618/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:
- 6,875 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Three Family · 3 Single Family Units
- Tax rate area:
- 03016
- Addresses on lot:
- 4180 51ST ST; 4184 51ST ST; 4190 51ST ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 6,875 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: minimal flood hazard (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: $538,000 – $684,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4110 52nd St (Issued)370 ft E
Active in "Issued" for 2.6 yr (first record Apr 23, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.3 yr. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- The Remington (In review)0.34 mi NW
In "In review" for 18 mo (since May 14, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (68 housing units, $12,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5736 19th Ave (Issued)0.44 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 2.4 yr (first record Jun 7, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. work_desc changed to "EPC - Shelf Ready ADU with commercial meter setup, 2 bed, 1 bath 747 sq ft 44 sq ft porch, 9 sq ft utility closet, and PV Solar. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per SB 407 (Note: Residences built after January 1, 1994 are exempt). “Any new landscaping done on this property is to be in compliance with the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance 15.92.” revision RES-2623879 revised PV sheets PV-1.0 to PV-6.0 and spec sheets; see change letter." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 5121 San Francisco Blvd ADU (Entitled)390 ft NE
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 20, 2022), 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: Cooper Electric (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Mr Roof And Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Planet Demolition (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Demolition); Anton Building (25 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Lg General Contractors (12 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2610899 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Jun 8, 2026 | $5,256 | Demo Permit: Demolition and removal of an approximately 666 sq ft stick-built garage constructed of non-pressure-treate… |
| RES-2603473 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 23, 2026 | $9,432 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 2 layer(s), 6 squares of Composite Class A. In-progress inspection required if … |
| RES-2601618 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jan 29, 2026 | $4,000 | Like for like panel replacement 100 Amps. AA: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 100 Amps. All w… |
| RES-2601581 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jan 29, 2026 | $4,000 | Electrical Permit: Like for like 100 amps panel replacement. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC se… |