5541 38th Ave
Sacramento 95824 · Fruitridge Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52033, -121.43760
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 $353,000 ($311,000–$395,000).
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 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 24, 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: San Juan Apartments (0.45 mi NW, 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 (~$4,474/yr at $353,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$373/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:
- 03016
- Addresses on lot:
- 5541 38TH 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 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 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: $311,000 – $395,000 · 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)0.45 mi NW
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)0.37 mi NW
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).
- 6200 Mcmahon Dr Minor Mod (Entitled)0.27 mi E
In "Entitled" for 21 mo (since Feb 18, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5817 63rd St (Issued)0.38 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: Star Energy (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Cal Vintage Roofing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Home Depot USA (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); High End Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Stuart James Construction (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621309 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Sep 24, 2026 | $7,517 | REPLACE 4 WINDOWS WITH RETROFIT & 1 WINDOW WITH NAIL FIN VINYL WINDOWS, LIKE FOR LIKE CHANGE OUT. THE EGRESS WINDOWS WIL… |
| RES-2522393 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Oct 24, 2025 | $7,200 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric Heat Pump 80 gallons +, located outside building, within Existin… |
| RES-2521889 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 17, 2025 | $15,703 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 18 squares of Lifetime Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890… |
| RES-2521887 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 17, 2025 | $1,760 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 4 squares of Lifetime Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-… |