5411 19th Ave
Sacramento 95820 · Colonial Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53437, -121.44284
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 $412,000 ($363,000–$461,000).
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 3,049 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 19 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,016 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (1 total permit, latest Jun 2, 2025).
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 5736 19th Ave (0.19 mi 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 (~$5,147/yr at $412,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$429/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:
- 3,049 sq ft (0.07 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03016
- Addresses on lot:
- 5411 19TH AVE
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 3,049 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: $363,000 – $461,000 · 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 5736 19th Ave (Issued)0.19 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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4110 52nd St (Issued)0.24 mi NW
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.
- SB 9 Lot Split with New Duplex Dwelling Ministerial Approval – 5514 19th Avenue (Entitled)430 ft E
In "Entitled" for 4.2 yr (since Aug 31, 2022), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- Raymond - Garage Conversion/Addition (Issued)0.23 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 9 yr (first record Nov 13, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 mo. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Safe Step Walk In Tub (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Anton Building (25 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Lg General Contractors (11 in ½ mi · Demolition); Rg Snyder Group (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Caldwell Construction (4 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2511076 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jun 2, 2025 | $9,500 | Bathroom Remodel Permit: Replace existing tub with a walk in tub. Install 1 new 20 amp ciruit for the tub outlet. Drywa… |