4920 Whittier Dr
Sacramento 95820 · Colonial Village · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53101, -121.42200
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 $373,000 ($328,000–$418,000).
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 3,920 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 6 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 26, 2023, 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: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: South East Tahoe Park (0.4 mi W, 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 (~$4,702/yr at $373,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$392/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:
- 3,920 sq ft (0.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03428
- Addresses on lot:
- 4920 WHITTIER DR
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 3,920 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (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: $328,000 – $418,000 · 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)0.4 mi W
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4401 65th St (In review)0.45 mi NW
In "In review" for 7 mo (since Apr 28, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 4280 69th St (Issued)0.38 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 21 mo (first record Feb 3, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4239 Marsalla Ct (Issued)0.43 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 3.8 yr (first record Feb 8, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.4 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Boyd Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Allright Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Greenberg Clark (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Pacific Builders (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2313021 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 26, 2023 | $4,562 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 030 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2106272 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 25, 2021 | $15,699 | E-Permit: Water Re-pipe, 200 L.F. |
| RES-1822042 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Nov 14, 2018 | $6,946 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Trenchless 25 L.F. |
| RES-1807665 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 25, 2018 | $12,260 | Change-out w/new ducts Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the… |
| RES-1722635 | Roof replacement |