7324 Fruitridge Rd
Sacramento 95820 · Avondale · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52454, -121.41935
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $543,000 ($478,000–$608,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (4 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 14 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)
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: Accessory dwelling unit at 5541 79th St (0.43 mi E, 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 (~$6,640/yr at $543,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$553/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:
- 16,988 sq ft (0.39 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Four Family · Fourplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03430
- Addresses on lot:
- 7318 FRUITRIDGE RD; 7320 FRUITRIDGE RD; 7322 FRUITRIDGE RD
Zoning & Land Use
R-3 — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
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 06067C0195H, 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: $478,000 – $608,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95820) · FY 2026
Studio $1,530 · 1BR $1,610 · 2BR $1,980 · 3BR $2,640 · 4BR $3,040
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5541 79th St (In review)0.43 mi E
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 4, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). work_desc changed to "EPC - Conversion of an existing room addition constructed in 1961 on permit D-8105 into a 211 sq. ft. ADU studio. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms are required. Reference CRC sections R310 & R311. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per SB 407 (Note: Residences built after January 1, 1994 are exempt). All work subject to field inspections." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5681 71st St (Entitled)0.11 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 23, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home (Entitled)0.19 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 4, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 5780 Bosco Way (Entitled)0.27 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 8 yr (since Nov 28, 2018), 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: Cronus Service (12 on parcel, 12 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Bardo Ramirez Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Nulead Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Precision General Commercial Contractors (8 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Pacific Builders (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (14 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621453 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 25, 2026 | $3,971 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 100 Amps, Reuse Existing weather head/masthead work… |
| RES-2621173 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 23, 2026 | $3,971 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 100 Amps, Reuse Existing weather head/masthead work… |
| RES-2621168 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 23, 2026 | $3,971 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 100 Amps, Reuse Existing weather head/masthead work… |
| COM-2620617 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Sep 18, 2026 | $3,971 | REMOVE AND REPLACE ELECTRICAL PANEL, LIKE FOR LIKE. 100 AMPS TO 100 AMPS. CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARMS ARE REQUIRED. R… |