1321 40th Ave
Sacramento 95822 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51832, -121.50819
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-EA-4 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $644,000 ($567,000–$721,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-EA-4 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 8,276 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 (+$130,468 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Jul 1, 2024).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in South Land Park
226 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (42.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#28 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (South Land Park)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: New home at 5840 Wymore Way (0.23 mi NW, issued). 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 (~$7,792/yr at $644,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$649/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:
- 8,276 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03018
- Addresses on lot:
- 1321 40TH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-EA-4 — 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 8,276 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0170H, 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: $567,000 – $721,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95822) · FY 2026
Studio $1,620 · 1BR $1,700 · 2BR $2,090 · 3BR $2,780 · 4BR $3,210
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 5840 Wymore Way (Issued)0.23 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 20 mo (first record Mar 17, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,170,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home (Entitled)0.25 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 7.3 yr (since Jul 12, 2019), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Secondary Dwelling Unit (Entitled)0.44 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 7.5 yr (since May 28, 2019), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1414 Sterling St (Issued)0.25 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 13, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sac Pool Pros Service (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Southgate Glass And Screen (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); H And H Builds (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); V3 Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Advanced Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2409442 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Jul 1, 2024 | $94,128 | EPC - Remodel to existing bedroom. Extend 206SF bedroom with new bathroom, new closet wit new windows and fixtures. |
| RES-2223864 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Nov 10, 2022 | $15,210 | 5.07kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main breake… |
| RES-2222258 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Oct 19, 2022 | $60,000 | INTERIOR KITCHEN REMODEL, APPROX 144 SQ FT, WITHIN THE EXISTING FOOTPRINT OF THE RESIDENCE, REMODEL INCLUDES SOME MINOR … |
| RES-2221382 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Oct 6, 2022 | $11,003 | Remove and replace (7) vinyl windows (1) Alum patio door with (7) vinyl window (1) vinyl patio door like for like. Carbo… |