5805 Ortega St
Sacramento 95824 · Fruitridge Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52130, -121.43158
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 $371,000 ($326,000–$416,000).
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 7,405 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 4 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,440 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Mar 26, 2018).
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: Lemon Hill Apartments (0.42 mi SE, 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 (~$4,679/yr at $371,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$390/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03014
- Addresses on lot:
- 5805 ORTEGA 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 7,405 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: $326,000 – $416,000 · 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
- Lemon Hill Apartments (Entitled)0.42 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since May 24, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (28 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6322 38th Ave (Issued)0.11 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 5.3 yr (first record Jul 20, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 6 mo. work_desc changed to "Permit to Complete Work Commenced Under Expired permit RES-2007360:ADDITION: EPC - ADDITION OF 228 SQUARE FEET AT FRONT OF HOUSE; FRONT COVERED PATIO @ 28 SF CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING FAMILY ROOM INTO A FORTH BEDROOM. NEW TILE AND FIXTURES AT BATH 1 & M/ BATH. KITCHEN REMODEL. NEW A/C TO BE LOCATED IN THE ATTIC. UPDATE PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL FIXTURES THROUGHOUT NEW 30 YEAR COMP. ROOFING UPDATE EXISTING WINDOWS; WATER FIXTURES TO BE ENERGY EFFICIENT WITH SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS REQUIRED. SEE REVISION RES-2308460: leave existing roof framing over bedroom one. Omit proposed beam over hallway and bedroom 2. REVISION RES-2622555: See list for full details, floor layout change, revised window/door layout, water heater relocation, updated demo scope, updated title 24." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 6320 38th Ave ADU (Entitled)0.1 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 9, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 6200 Mcmahon Dr Minor Mod (Entitled)0.13 mi SW
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).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1805482 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 26, 2018 | $5,600 | Tear off, install 14 squares of 30 yr laminated dimensional composition roofing material. In-progress inspection require… |
| RES-1802632 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 12, 2018 | $7,548 | 5.1kw Solar PV System, and new 125 A load center. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 &… |
| RES-1616413 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 11, 2016 | $11,286 | Change-out w/new ducts Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the… |