5537 Bradford Dr
Sacramento 95820 · Colonial Village · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52555, -121.41407
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 $388,000 ($341,000–$435,000).
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 3 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$8,558 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Nov 17, 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 5541 79th St (0.14 mi E, in review). 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 (~$4,873/yr at $388,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$406/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:
- 5537 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: $341,000 – $435,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5541 79th St (In review)0.14 mi E
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)470 ft SE
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 7912 35th Ave (Entitled)0.35 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 7.2 yr (since Aug 27, 2019), 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)0.35 mi SE
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: Domus Construction And Design (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Plumber Hero (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Big Mountain Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Safe Step Walk In Tub (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Jackson Properties (13 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2324537 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Nov 17, 2023 | $9,500 | Bathroom Remodel Permit: Remove existing tub. Install new walk in tub. Install 1 new 20 amp circuit for outlet, drywall… |
| RES-2102163 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 2, 2021 | $12,117 | AA: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 150 L.F. Install clean out Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms r… |
| RES-1908577 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jun 17, 2019 | $10,000 | Remove non-loadbearing walls in kitchen, laundry, and office including fireplace. Construct laundry closet and install … |
| RES-1901612 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 13, 2019 | $168,125 | Repair Fire Damaged Dwelling- new trusses, new exterior roofing materials, partial exterior wall replacement above plate… |