5203 Bradford Dr
Sacramento 95820 · Colonial Village · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52850, -121.41406
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 $395,000 ($348,000–$442,000).
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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$15,876 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Nov 14, 2025).
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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Power Ridge Road Industrial (0.49 mi E, 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 (~$4,953/yr at $395,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$413/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:
- 5203 BRADFORD 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 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: $348,000 – $442,000 · 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
- Power Ridge Road Industrial (Fee estimate)0.49 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 6.7 yr (since Feb 13, 2020), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($7,685,390 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5541 79th St (In review)0.24 mi SE
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 4, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). work_desc changed to "EPC - Conversion of an existing room addition constructed in 1961 on permit D-8105 into a 211 sq. ft. ADU studio. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms are required. Reference CRC sections R310 & R311. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per SB 407 (Note: Residences built after January 1, 1994 are exempt). All work subject to field inspections." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- DR24-043 - 7812 Fruitridge Road - New Single-Unit Dwelling in C-2 zone. (Entitled)0.25 mi S
In "Entitled" for 2.7 yr (since Feb 28, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- CITY PARK - Earl Warren Park Restroom Replacement (In review)0.21 mi W
work_desc changed to "EPC - Water, sewer and electrical connections, and concrete flatwork for a HCD-approved pre-fabricated 98 SQFT accessible all gender restroom. Stamp of approval of HCD to be provided in Cycle 2. Replacing an existing restroom. Wrecking permit for demolition of existing restroom to be under a separate permit." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Affordable Plumbing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Es Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Jackson Properties (11 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); 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 (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2523883 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Nov 14, 2025 | $23,000 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 5.1kw Solar PV System, 11.5 kw PV Storage System Size and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater in… |
| RES-2001254 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 24, 2020 | $8,940 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be p… |
| RES-2000938 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 17, 2020 | $8,000 | Reroof 20 square of new, cool roof composition shingle. Changing siding on front elevation from aluminum to wood materia… |
| RES-1924564 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 17, 2019 | $5,500 | AA: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 40 L.F. |
| RES-1923929 |