1281 47th Ave
Sacramento 95831 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51065, -121.51113
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 $674,000 ($593,000–$755,000).
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 9,583 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 4 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 (4 total permits, latest Aug 22, 2022).
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: Belleau Wood Apartments (0.44 mi SE, 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 (~$8,134/yr at $674,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$678/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:
- 9,583 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03018
- Addresses on lot:
- 1281 47TH 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 9,583 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: $593,000 – $755,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95831) · FY 2026
Studio $1,980 · 1BR $2,070 · 2BR $2,550 · 3BR $3,390 · 4BR $3,910
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Belleau Wood Apartments (In review)0.44 mi SE
In "In review" for 3.3 yr (since Aug 4, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (23 housing units, $3,032,848 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- 6451 13th Street ADU (Entitled)0.11 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Feb 9, 2021), 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)0.29 mi NW
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)0.29 mi NW
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: Aztec Solar (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Westhaven (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); The Right Guys (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Premier Pools (17 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Premier Pools Sacramento (14 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2217720 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 22, 2022 | $16,750 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - Tankless, relocate to outside building, screened by the Building an… |
| RES-1807592 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Apr 24, 2018 | $7,869 | Install Solar thermal pool heating system. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314 |
| RES-1718290 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Oct 4, 2017 | $15,500 | 4.62kw Solar PV System. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314, Water conserving fi… |
| RES-1714990 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 17, 2017 | $22,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 42 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-00… |