5734 Wallace Ave
Sacramento 95824 · Avondale · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52272, -121.41821
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 $369,000 ($325,000–$413,000).
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 6,970 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 3 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$6,400 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Jun 10, 2026).
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 (0.41 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 (~$4,657/yr at $369,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$388/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03430
- Addresses on lot:
- 5734 WALLACE AVE
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 6,970 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: $325,000 – $413,000 · 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)0.41 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.
- New home at 5681 71st St (Entitled)0.17 mi W
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)0.18 mi W
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)0.25 mi W
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: Sierra Pacific Home And Comfort (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Tesla Energy Operations (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Hex General Contractors (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Harlan Quality Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Mako Plumbing And Sewer (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2611589 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jun 10, 2026 | $4,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric Heat Pump 65 gallons +, located inside building, screening not r… |
| RES-2426345 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Dec 4, 2024 | $25,000 | Remove all windows on home, install 14 Anlin Catalina Vinyl dual pane insulated windows. Install 1 coat stucco process … |
| RES-2118689 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Aug 26, 2021 | — | REVISION TO RES- 2111850-plans corrected to show main service panel. All supply side connections, main breaker change-ou… |
| RES-2111850 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jun 8, 2021 | $9,057 | 6.12kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). REVISION RES-2118689 plans corrected to… |