1255 43rd Ave
Sacramento 95822 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51592, -121.51163
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 $536,000 ($472,000–$600,000).
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 10,454 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$13,174 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Aug 19, 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 (0.32 mi N, 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 (~$6,560/yr at $536,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$547/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:
- 10,454 sq ft (0.24 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03018
- Addresses on lot:
- 1255 43RD 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 10,454 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: $472,000 – $600,000 · 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)0.32 mi N
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)300 ft NW
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)0.19 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).
- 6240 S Land Park Drive (Entitled)0.28 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 6.5 yr (since May 14, 2020), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Hooked On Solar (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Integrity First Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Vital Comfort HVAC (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Water Heater Experts (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Premier Pools (17 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2418448 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 19, 2024 | $6,088 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - Tankless, relocate to outside building, screened by the Building an… |
| RES-2411448 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. May 28, 2024 | $1,500 | R/R existing solar panels for reroof. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. ALL… |
| RES-2408171 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 16, 2024 | $25,465 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 31 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0676-013… |
| RES-2020920 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Nov 10, 2020 | $11,200 | Change-out existing gas furnace to electric only furnace, new air handler, approx. 38' of new ductwork, new 220 volt wir… |