5149 Cabot Cir
Sacramento 95820 · Colonial Village · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52854, -121.41209
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 $399,000 ($351,000–$447,000).
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 5,663 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 (+$14,798 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Dec 18, 2023).
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 (0.39 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 (~$4,999/yr at $399,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$417/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03428
- Addresses on lot:
- 5149 CABOT CIR
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 5,663 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: $351,000 – $447,000 · 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)0.39 mi NE
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)0.2 mi S
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)0.24 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).
- New home at 7917 35th Ave (Issued)0.49 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 17, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 21 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Complete Solar (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Cobex Construction Group (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Air Tech HVAC (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Jackson Properties (13 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Chungs Construction And Electrical (11 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2326790 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Dec 18, 2023 | $37,367 | REV to RES-2313459 SMUD PV production meter socket has been added. See PV-1.0, PV-2.0 and PV-6.0 Surge protector has … |
| RES-2313459 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jul 12, 2023 | $37,367 | 7.8kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). 20 modules @ 390W, 20 micro inverters, Ma… |
| RES-2200069 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 3, 2022 | $19,146 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-1921878 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 11, 2019 | $22,077 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 2 layer(s), 23 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0890-0012 |