5120 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Sacramento 95820 · South Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52868, -121.46498
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 $394,000 ($347,000–$441,000).
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 6,970 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 15 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$15,070 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Jul 22, 2026).
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: 5040 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD ADU (340 ft N, 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 (~$4,942/yr at $394,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$412/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03019
- Addresses on lot:
- 5120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
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 6,970 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: $347,000 – $441,000 · 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
- 5040 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD ADU (Entitled)340 ft N
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 15, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home (Entitled)480 ft N
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Mar 19, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Tadesse Residence (Entitled)0.1 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 10, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 3806 25th Avenue ADUs (Entitled)0.12 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 29, 2021), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ilum Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Jose Saucedo Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Dip Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Rpm Development And Engineering (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Glad Construction (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2615681 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jul 22, 2026 | $33,488 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 6.6kw Solar PV System, 13.5 kw PV Storage System Size and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater in… |
| RES-2613185 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 23, 2026 | $11,000 | Roof Permit: Tear off and install 29 squares of 30 yr laminated dimensional composition roofing material. In-progress i… |
| RES-2505632 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 20, 2025 | $5,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2415403 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 16, 2024 | $30,000 | HSG 22-027053: To Encompass expired permit RES-2312796- New HVAC system, Repair electrical panel, Repair plumbing , Remo… |