5802 71st St
Sacramento 95824 · Avondale · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52117, -121.42188
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 $400,000 ($352,000–$448,000).
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 39,204 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 16 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Nov 9, 2022, 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 (0.49 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 (~$5,010/yr at $400,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$418/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:
- 39,204 sq ft (0.90 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Court
- Tax rate area:
- 03430
- Addresses on lot:
- 5802 71ST ST; 5802 71ST ST # 812 # 812; 5804 71ST 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 39,204 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: $352,000 – $448,000 · 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)0.49 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).
- New home at 5780 Bosco Way (Entitled)260 ft NW
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 (Entitled)430 ft N
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 4, 2021), 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 5859 Wallace Ave (Issued)0.28 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 12 mo (first record Nov 13, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sj Construction (6 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); B And Brothers Roofing (6 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Precision General Commercial Contractors (8 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Superior Electrical Service Technicians (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Greg Dedrick (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (16 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2223895 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Nov 9, 2022 | $1,100 | AA: - Overhead service, Replacement weather head/masthead work. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC… |
| RES-1813554 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 16, 2018 | $4,900 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 10 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-001… |
| RES-1813221 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Jul 11, 2018 | $10,000 | SUPPLY WATER REPLACEMENT, REWIRE throughout unit, Panel upgrade from 50 am to 100 amps, DRY ROT repair, WATER HEATER WIN… |
| RES-1808877 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. May 11, 2018 | $10,000 | SUPPLY WATER REPLACEMENT, REWIRE throughout unit, Panel upgrade from 50 am to 100 amps, DRY ROT repair, WATER HEATER WIN… |