1520 Fruitridge Rd
Sacramento 95822 · South Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52431, -121.50138
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-EA-2 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $499,000 ($439,000–$559,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-EA-2 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 5,700 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
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 25, 2026, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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: 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: Lanai Garden Apartments (0.25 mi SE, entitled). 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 (~$6,139/yr at $499,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$512/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:
- 5,700 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03007
- Addresses on lot:
- 1520 FRUITRIDGE RD
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-EA-2 — 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 5,700 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 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: $439,000 – $559,000 · 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
- Lanai Garden Apartments (Entitled)0.25 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 7.7 yr (since Mar 6, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (22 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1705 Fruitridge Rd (In review)0.12 mi E
In "In review" for 6 mo (since May 4, 2026), 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 5430 Gilgunn Way (Entitled)0.21 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 14, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home (Entitled)0.36 mi E
In "Entitled" for 4.1 yr (since Oct 25, 2022), 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: Americas Advantage Remodeling (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Groundworks California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Ark Roofing And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Super Mario Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Syncon Homes Of California (24 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621384 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 25, 2026 | $8,740 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 23 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0676-009… |
| RES-2614809 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jul 13, 2026 | $9,500 | Overhead service, rewiring 1251 sq ft. WHOLE HOUSE REWIRE. ALL WORK SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION. CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE… |
| RES-2614188 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jul 6, 2026 | — | EPC - REVISION TO RES-2600137 - Adding 3 screwjacks to scope |
| RES-2603896 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 2, 2026 | $48,755 | Remodel kitchen and hall bathroom; like for like new cabinets, countertops, backsplash, sink, faucet, new shower fixture… |
| RES-2600137 |