5945 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento 95824 · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51957, -121.46856
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $361,000 ($307,000–$415,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 1,637,856 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 20, 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)
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2523280): Issued after 4 mo (2.1× the 63d median) — above the 75th percentile for commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 75th pct 119d, n=2,366).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 3172 38th Ave (0.24 mi SW, 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 (~$4,565/yr at $361,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$380/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:
- 1,637,856 sq ft (37.60 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Church / Welfare · Church · Partially Exempt
- Tax rate area:
- 03237
- Addresses on lot:
- 5905 FRANKLIN BLVD; 5945 FRANKLIN BLVD; 5961 FRANKLIN BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — 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 1,637,856 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 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: $307,000 – $415,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
14 active or recent development projects (16 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 121 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction6 permits (4 units)
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 3172 38th Ave (In review)0.24 mi SW
In "In review" for 2.8 yr (since Feb 9, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- La Familia Opportunity Center (In review)0.13 mi SW
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)0.5 mi W
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)0.49 mi W
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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Jackson Properties (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Madsen Roofing And Waterproofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Dynamic Home Performance (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Tm General Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Z Century Construction (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2618310 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Aug 20, 2026 | $1,000 | COM-2523280: Updated devices on the fire alarm plan. |
| COM-2523280 | Commercial tenant improvement | Issued | Iss. Mar 20, 2026 | $95,000 | EPC - RESTORATION OF EXISTING CHURCH INTERIOR WITH NEW FINISHES. SELECT ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES. RE-FRAMING OF (E) ALL … |
| COM-2519195 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 12, 2025 | $88,444 | Roof Permit: We are only replacing the roof underlayment. Removing existing concrete roof tiles and setting them aside… |
| COM-2323815 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 8, 2023 | $46,220 | Roof Permit: Removal of existing roof shingles, and installation of new roof shingles. Approximately 29 squares of TPO… |
| COM-1904421 |