5556 35th Ave
Sacramento 95824 · Fruitridge Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52267, -121.43811
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 $363,000 ($319,000–$407,000).
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 6,098 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$2,816 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Dec 21, 2022).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
about 52% 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
HVAC / heat pump (RES-1706882): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of hvac / heat pump permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=19,324).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: San Juan Apartments (0.36 mi W, 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 (~$4,588/yr at $363,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$382/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03016
- Addresses on lot:
- 5556 35TH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 6,098 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 (about 52% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 48% 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: $319,000 – $407,000 · 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
- San Juan Apartments (Entitled)0.36 mi W
In "Entitled" for 3.8 yr (since Jan 13, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (25 housing units, $5,026,521 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Young Street 4 Unit Apartments (Entitled)0.26 mi W
In "Entitled" for 3.2 yr (since Aug 28, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (4 housing units across 0 permits).
- HVAC / heat pump (RES-1706882) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of hvac / heat pump permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=19,324).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5817 63rd St (Issued)0.42 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 12, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 10 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Clarke And Rush Mechanical (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Plumber Hero (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Pi Electric And Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Stuart James Construction (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Pacific Builders (5 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2227368 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 21, 2022 | $10,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2227367 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Dec 21, 2022 | $13,000 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Ground Mount to Ground Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2105868 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 22, 2021 | $5,655 | AA: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 70 L.F. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CR… |
| RES-2104689 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Mar 5, 2021 | $2,461 | AA: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work, main br… |