6720 37th Ave
Sacramento 95824 · Fruitridge Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52090, -121.42439
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 $359,000 ($316,000–$402,000).
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 5,830 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 12, 2024, 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 (0.39 mi SW, 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 (~$4,543/yr at $359,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$379/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:
- 5,830 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03026
- Addresses on lot:
- 6720 37TH 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 5,830 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: $316,000 – $402,000 · 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)0.39 mi SW
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)270 ft NW
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).
- New home at 5780 Bosco Way (Entitled)0.1 mi NE
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).
- New home at 5705 66th St (Entitled)0.15 mi N
In "Entitled" for 7.1 yr (since Oct 8, 2019), 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: A Plus General Contractors (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 (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2407902 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 12, 2024 | $7,500 | Roof Permit: Will be tearing off old composition shingles and installing new cool-roof shingles with replacement of dry… |
| RES-1619533 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 5, 2016 | $8,500 | Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same locati… |