5407 79th St
Sacramento 95820 · Colonial Village · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52666, -121.41157
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 $390,000 ($343,000–$437,000).
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 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$10,560 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jul 21, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Power Ridge Road Industrial (0.44 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 (~$4,896/yr at $390,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$408/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:
- 5407 79TH ST
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: $343,000 – $437,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
15 active or recent development projects (15 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 345 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction9 permits (7 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)9 permits (10 units)
- Demolition1 permit
- Additions & renovations24 permits
- Building systems279 permits
- Repairs7 permits
- Other16 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Power Ridge Road Industrial (Fee estimate)0.44 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)350 ft 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)0.12 mi SW
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).
- 7928 35th Ave. New SFR and ADU (Entitled)0.37 mi S
In "Entitled" for 4.3 yr (since Jul 21, 2022), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Eagle International (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Bigelow Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sunrun Installation Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); 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 (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2315250 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jul 21, 2023 | $5,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2315248 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 21, 2023 | $10,000 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be p… |
| RES-2315246 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jul 21, 2023 | $5,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work, a… |
| RES-1907353 | Solar / battery storage | Withdrawn | Iss. May 1, 2019 | $7,721 | 3.4kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null).Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. R… |
| RES-1703060 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 1, 2017 | $30,000 | EXPEDITED - Remodel of existing 432SF unconditioned attached garage. Work to include; Rebuild roof and supporting walls.… |
| RES-1620336 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 15, 2016 | $2,000 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 4 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection r… |