5010 Emerson Rd
Sacramento 95820 · Colonial Village · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52977, -121.42035
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 $379,000 ($334,000–$424,000).
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 4,792 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 7 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 Sep 9, 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: 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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 5681 71st St (0.43 mi S, 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 (~$4,771/yr at $379,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$398/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:
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03428
- Addresses on lot:
- 5010 EMERSON RD
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 4,792 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: $334,000 – $424,000 · 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
- New home at 5681 71st St (Entitled)0.43 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 23, 2021), 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)0.49 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 21 mo (first record Feb 3, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4755 69th St (In review)0.26 mi NW
work_desc changed to "Convert existing detached garage into new 440sf ADU, 1bed/1bath. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R310 & R311. ALL WORK SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4301 71st St (Issued)0.45 mi N
current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bell Brothers Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Ciscos Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Rotoco (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Precision General Commercial Contractors (8 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Pacific Builders (8 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2619907 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 9, 2026 | $14,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 13 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-2614500 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jul 8, 2026 | $5,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2614067 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 2, 2026 | $25,095 | GAS PACKAGE UNIT CHANGE OUT LIKE FOR LIKE IN SAME LOCATION 2 TON, 15 SEER, 80 AFUE, 24K BTU, ON ROOF & BLOW IN R30 1250 … |
| RES-2103618 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 22, 2021 | $9,700 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 45 L.F. |