5691 Wilkinson St
Sacramento 95824 · Avondale · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52348, -121.41415
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 $397,000 ($349,000–$445,000).
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 4,792 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 6 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$45,239 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (1 total permit, latest Nov 23, 2020).
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 (0.21 mi NE, 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 (~$4,976/yr at $397,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$415/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:
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03430
- Addresses on lot:
- 5691 WILKINSON ST
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 4,792 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 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: $349,000 – $445,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5541 79th St (In review)0.21 mi NE
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.
- DR24-043 - 7812 Fruitridge Road - New Single-Unit Dwelling in C-2 zone. (Entitled)0.14 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 2.7 yr (since Feb 28, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 7912 35th Ave (Entitled)0.24 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 7.2 yr (since Aug 27, 2019), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 7928 35th Ave. New SFR and ADU (Entitled)0.25 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 4.3 yr (since Jul 21, 2022), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: John H Weaver (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Jackson Properties (13 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Precision General Commercial Contractors (8 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); William Construction (6 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Superior Electrical Service Technicians (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2019618 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Nov 23, 2020 | $79,366 | EPC - 480 SF Addition to include remodeled kitchen, laundry room, and primary bedroom/bath. New Roof and central HVAC, I… |