1281 Sunland Vista Ave
Sacramento 95831 · Z'berg Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.49020, -121.50883
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-EA-3 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $637,000 ($561,000–$713,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-EA-3 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 8,276 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 23, 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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 1266 Sunland Vista ADU (300 ft W, 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 (~$7,712/yr at $637,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$643/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:
- 8,276 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03056
- Addresses on lot:
- 1281 SUNLAND VISTA AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-EA-3 — 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 8,276 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 06067C0285H, 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: $561,000 – $713,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95831) · FY 2026
Studio $1,980 · 1BR $2,070 · 2BR $2,550 · 3BR $3,390 · 4BR $3,910
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 1266 Sunland Vista ADU (Entitled)300 ft W
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jun 3, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 7220 Amherst St. ADU (Entitled)0.41 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 27, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Dutch Bros Coffee at Freeport Blvd (Finaled / completed)0.27 mi NE
High-impact scale ($1,093,215 declared valuation across 5 permits).
- Tru-North Properties - New Building (Finaled / completed)0.41 mi NE
High-impact scale ($925,000 declared valuation across 4 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Aaa Electrical Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Rhino Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Stuart James Construction (13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Jad Constructon (7 in ½ mi · Demolition); Wells Construction (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2613183 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jun 23, 2026 | — | REVISION TO RES-2610015. Change sight and line drawings to state proper panel size of 125Amp, not 200amp |
| RES-2610015 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 22, 2026 | $1,400 | EPC - Install 32 Amp EV Charger. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per SB… |
| RES-2418483 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 20, 2024 | $4,750 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 125 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work, m… |