6221 21st Ave
Sacramento 95820 · Tahoe Park South · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53261, -121.43170
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 $442,000 ($389,000–$495,000).
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 10,019 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 8 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 Jan 5, 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)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Tahoe Park South
30 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (36.2 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#73 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Tahoe Park South)
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: South East Tahoe Park (0.15 mi SE, 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 (~$5,489/yr at $442,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$457/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:
- 10,019 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03016
- Addresses on lot:
- 6221 21ST AVE
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 10,019 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: $389,000 – $495,000 · 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
- South East Tahoe Park (Entitled)0.15 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 6.8 yr (since Jan 9, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (28 housing units, 3 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- 4360 63rd Street / New Building Club House (Entitled)0.2 mi N
In "Entitled" for 3.3 yr (since Jul 20, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (30 housing units, $91,969 declared valuation across 7 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5736 19th Ave (Issued)0.43 mi W
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.
- 4915 Cabrillo Way ADU (Entitled)0.23 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 3, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Ron Youngs Caliber Roof (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Bay Area Underpinning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Jh Electrical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Pacific Coast Investments (6 in ½ mi · Demolition); Caldwell Construction (5 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-2600090 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 5, 2026 | $11,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 16 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-2409832 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. May 22, 2024 | $6,611 | EPC - Foundation repair using 11 screw jacks. |
| RES-2111659 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jun 1, 2021 | $2,800 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work, m… |