5131 46th St
Sacramento 95820 · Lawrence Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52882, -121.45152
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $392,000 ($345,000–$439,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (5 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 1, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 4995 Stockton Blvd Demo and 200 unit multifamily ministerial infill housing (0.37 mi E, 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 (~$4,919/yr at $392,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$410/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03016
- Addresses on lot:
- 5131 46TH ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-2 — Duplex 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-2 (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Duplex Dwelling Zone.
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: $345,000 – $439,000 · 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
- 4995 Stockton Blvd Demo and 200 unit multifamily ministerial infill housing (Entitled)0.37 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.6 yr (since Apr 12, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (161 housing units across 0 permits).
- 4995 Stockton Blvd Demo and 200 unit multifamily ministerial infill housing (Entitled)0.37 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.6 yr (since Apr 12, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (39 housing units across 0 permits).
- Dutch Bros - Stockton Blvd. ESTIMATE (Fee estimate)0.36 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 8.6 yr (since Apr 10, 2018), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4571 25th Ave (Issued)0.13 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 3.6 yr (first record Apr 25, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: American Home Energy Savers (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Same Day Sacramento (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Anton Building (25 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); C And K Builders (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Rg Snyder Group (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621850 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Oct 1, 2026 | $8,790 | 3 TON HEAT PUMP CONDENSER CONVERSION IN BACK YARD. 36K BTUS AIR HANDLER CONVERSION IN ATTIC. NO DUCT WORK PERMITTED. THE… |
| RES-2114577 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 6, 2021 | $5,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2114576 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 6, 2021 | $7,773 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Reuse Existing weather head/masthead work… |