4901 Emerson Rd
Sacramento 95820 · Colonial Village · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53128, -121.41986
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 $401,000 ($353,000–$449,000).
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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$21,440 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (9 total permits, latest Sep 23, 2026).
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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 7501 17th Ave (0.46 mi NE, 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 (~$5,021/yr at $401,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$418/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:
- 4901 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: $353,000 – $449,000 · 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)0.46 mi NE
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 4280 69th St (Issued)0.41 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)0.43 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 3.8 yr (first record Feb 8, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.4 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4755 69th St (In review)0.22 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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tesla Energy Operations (7 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); New Era Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Revolving Power Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Pacific Builders (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); William Construction (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621143 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 23, 2026 | $10,700 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 15 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0676-013… |
| RES-2620262 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 15, 2026 | $1,200 | Solar Maintenance Permit: Solar removal and reinstallation of existing system. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required… |
| RES-2618300 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Aug 21, 2026 | $1,000 | REMOVE AND REINSTALL SOLAR PANELS. CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARMS ARE REQUIRED. REFERENCE CRC SECTIONS R315 & R314. |
| RES-2501799 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 27, 2025 | $500 | E-Permit: - Overhead service. |
| RES-1823097 |