4137 Marsalla Ct
Sacramento 95820 · Colonial Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53759, -121.42202
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 $416,000 ($366,000–$466,000).
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 9,583 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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$7,534 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Apr 8, 2024).
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 4401 65th St (0.38 mi SW, in review). 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 (~$5,192/yr at $416,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$433/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:
- 9,583 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03016
- Addresses on lot:
- 4137 MARSALLA CT
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 9,583 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 06067C0195H, 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: $366,000 – $466,000 · 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 4401 65th St (In review)0.38 mi SW
In "In review" for 7 mo (since Apr 28, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Verify" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Business Ct Care Facility (Fee estimate)0.37 mi NE
In "Fee estimate" for 10.2 yr (since Aug 18, 2016), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($7,662,777 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Jackson Office (Fee estimate)0.39 mi NE
In "Fee estimate" for 8.9 yr (since Dec 19, 2017), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($2,500,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- San Jouquin Land (Fee estimate)0.44 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 10.8 yr (since Feb 11, 2016), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (6 housing units, $3,065,394 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Caldwell Construction (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Vitality Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Todds Repair And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Jackson Properties (20 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Solid Construction And Design (6 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-2407383 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Apr 8, 2024 | $14,889 | Demo bathroom, haul away all fixtures. Remove pocket door, raise the height of the shower ceiling. Add 2 GFCI protecte… |
| RES-2400171 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 3, 2024 | $850 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, adding 1 outlets (240V). |
| RES-2309716 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. May 15, 2023 | $3,800 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work. |