6526 37th Ave
Sacramento 95824 · Fruitridge Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52086, -121.42669
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $353,000 ($311,000–$395,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (4 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 8, 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: Lemon Hill Apartments (0.35 mi S, 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:
- 03430
- Addresses on lot:
- 6526 37TH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
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: $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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
10 active or recent development projects (11 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 381 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction3 permits (2 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)7 permits (7 units)
- Demolition1 permit
- Additions & renovations29 permits
- Building systems308 permits
- Repairs22 permits
- Other11 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Lemon Hill Apartments (Entitled)0.35 mi S
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 5809 66th St (Entitled)470 ft E
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 18, 2022), 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 6322 38th Ave (Issued)0.18 mi W
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)0.22 mi W
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: Sierra Nevada 24 7 (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Landon W Roberts Construction (5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Greg Dedrick (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Pacific Builders (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Bear Copper Electric (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2611794 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 8, 2026 | $14,360 | Change-out w/new ducts Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the… |