5216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Sacramento 95820 · South Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52747, -121.46522
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2B-R in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $456,000 ($401,000–$511,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2B-R allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (11 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 May 25, 2018, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 5040 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD ADU (0.15 mi 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 (~$5,648/yr at $456,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$471/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:
- 12,632 sq ft (0.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03019
- Addresses on lot:
- 5216 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD; 5216 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD UNIT A UNIT A; 5216 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD UNIT B UNIT B
Zoning & Land Use
R-2B-R — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-2B (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-2B (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-2B (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential 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: $401,000 – $511,000 · 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)0.15 mi 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)0.17 mi 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)0.18 mi N
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)0.19 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: Antoun Yacoub Boghos (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); 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)); Envision Contracting (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Tkr Properties (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1809950 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 25, 2018 | $990 | HSG # 16-019605; This permit is to obtain FINAL APPROVALS FOR EXPIRED PERMT **RES - 1800726*/ Previous Expired permit RE… |
| RES-1800726 | Repair tied to a housing/code case | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 11, 2018 | $990 | HSG Case 16-019605: Permit to obtain Final Approvals for expired permit RES-1702183: See Attached CN. “Water conserving … |
| RES-1702183 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 14, 2017 | $30,000 | HSG Case 16-019605: Unit A fire Repair, Remove existing fire damaged rafters & CJ's replace with engineered trusses as r… |