6304 Mcmahon Dr
Sacramento 95824 · Fruitridge Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51948, -121.43023
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 $370,000 ($326,000–$414,000).
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 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 (+$6,072 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Oct 31, 2024).
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 (0.27 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 (~$4,668/yr at $370,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$389/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 · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03367
- Addresses on lot:
- 6304 MCMAHON DR
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: $326,000 – $414,000 · 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)0.27 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)310 ft N
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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5817 63rd St (Issued)0.11 mi N
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.
- 6320 38th Ave ADU (Entitled)380 ft N
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).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2424034 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 31, 2024 | $9,238 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2413668 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jun 21, 2024 | $12,000 | Bathroom Remodel Permit: Install new tub, valve, sink, faucet, toilet and lights, like for like. Water conserving fixt… |
| RES-2014501 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 14, 2020 | $39,000 | KITCHEN REMODEL to include new cabinets, counter tops, update plumbing, electrical and cosmetic surfaces. Access to perf… |
| RES-2006287 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Apr 14, 2020 | $2,501 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work, m… |