5609 28th St
Sacramento 95824 · South City Farms · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52404, -121.47709
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 $331,000 ($291,000–$371,000).
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 3,920 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 28, 2021, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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: La Familia Opportunity Center (0.5 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 (~$4,223/yr at $331,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$352/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:
- 3,920 sq ft (0.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03365
- Addresses on lot:
- 5609 28TH ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-EA-4 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 4)
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 3,920 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 06067C0190H, 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: $291,000 – $371,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95824) · FY 2026
Studio $1,400 · 1BR $1,460 · 2BR $1,800 · 3BR $2,400 · 4BR $2,760
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- La Familia Opportunity Center (In review)0.5 mi SE
In "In review" for 17 mo (since Jun 2, 2025), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($17,000,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2792 35th Ave (Issued)0.23 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 2.1 yr (first record Oct 11, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5892 28th St (In review)0.32 mi S
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 16, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). valuation changed to "257435.4" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 2820 32nd Ave. ADU (Entitled)230 ft SE
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 20, 2021), 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: Golden Coast Construction And Restoration (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Frost Energy Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Robert L Stevenson Electric Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Z Century Construction (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Jagir Investments (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2109040 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 28, 2021 | $9,790 | New install/New location Split System. A unit will be installed in a new location. This unit will be fully screened behi… |
| RES-2101602 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 2, 2021 | $195,000 | Non-structural repairs. Reroof – 12 sqs. CRRC:0668-0116 comp. shingles. Kitchen remodel: cabinets / counters replacement… |
| RES-2101562 | Roof replacement | Withdrawn | Iss. Jan 26, 2021 | $190,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 12 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-1723157 | Other | Finaled | Iss. Dec 18, 2017 | $670 | Repair service drop wire. (Tree Dmg) |