5885 Wilkinson St
Sacramento 95824 · Avondale · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52004, -121.41414
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 $352,000 ($310,000–$394,000).
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 4,792 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
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Nov 14, 2018, 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 5541 79th St (0.41 mi N, in review). 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 (~$4,463/yr at $352,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$372/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:
- 5885 WILKINSON 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 4,792 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: $310,000 – $394,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5541 79th St (In review)0.41 mi N
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 4, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). work_desc changed to "EPC - Conversion of an existing room addition constructed in 1961 on permit D-8105 into a 211 sq. ft. ADU studio. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms are required. Reference CRC sections R310 & R311. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per SB 407 (Note: Residences built after January 1, 1994 are exempt). All work subject to field inspections." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5859 Wallace Ave (Issued)0.15 mi W
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.
- New home at 7912 35th Ave (Entitled)0.18 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 7.2 yr (since Aug 27, 2019), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 7928 35th Ave. New SFR and ADU (Entitled)0.22 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 4.3 yr (since Jul 21, 2022), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Hawk Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Jackson Properties (11 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Precision General Commercial Contractors (8 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Superior Electrical Service Technicians (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Gw Demolition (5 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1822015 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Nov 14, 2018 | $8,790 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |