4580 26th Ave
Sacramento 95820 · Lawrence Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52800, -121.45268
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 $389,000 ($342,000–$436,000).
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 6,098 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 4 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 26, 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 (0.45 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 (~$4,885/yr at $389,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$407/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03016
- Addresses on lot:
- 4580 26TH 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 6,098 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: $342,000 – $436,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
2 active or recent development projects (2 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 155 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Adds housing (ADU)4 permits (4 units)
- Additions & renovations14 permits
- Building systems124 permits
- Other13 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 4995 Stockton Blvd Demo and 200 unit multifamily ministerial infill housing (Entitled)0.45 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)0.45 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)0.42 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)0.15 mi N
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: Bell Brothers Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Halls Window Center (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Ces Integrated (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); 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 (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2613546 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 26, 2026 | $2,205 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-1916513 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Aug 29, 2019 | $7,000 | C/O 4 WINDOWS, 1 PATIO DOOR. ALUMINUM TO VINYL, RETROFIT. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC section… |
| RES-1810028 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. May 29, 2018 | $12,804 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1711789 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jul 6, 2017 | $5,095 | CHANGE OUT 1 WINDOW AND 1 PATIO DOOR, LIKE FOR LIKE RETROFIT. The egress windows will meet code requirements enforced at… |