4941 Emerson Rd
Sacramento 95820 · Colonial Village · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53073, -121.41987
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 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 16, 2021, 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: New home at 7501 17th Ave (0.49 mi N, fee estimate). 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:
- 4941 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 7501 17th Ave (Fee estimate)0.49 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 17, 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 5681 71st St (Entitled)0.5 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)0.45 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 4239 Marsalla Ct (Issued)0.46 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: Northwest Exteriors (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Classic Carpentry (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Fuller Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Precision General Commercial Contractors (8 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Pacific Builders (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2103245 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Feb 16, 2021 | $3,200 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-1705910 | Windows / doors / siding | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 18, 2017 | $5,794 | Changing out 8 windows like for like in size, Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R31… |
| RES-1606198 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 22, 2016 | $4,900 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 2 layer(s), 15 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection … |