5 River Ridge Ct
Sacramento 95831 · Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48710, -121.53951
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 $705,000 ($620,000–$790,000).
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 8,712 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$53,391 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Mar 12, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Pocket
318 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (35.6 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#19 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Pocket)
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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$8,487/yr at $705,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$707/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:
- 8,712 sq ft (0.20 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03165
- Addresses on lot:
- 5 RIVER RIDGE CT
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 8,712 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: $620,000 – $790,000 · 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
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Gvd Renovations (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Reborn Cabinets (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Duarte Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Gala Construction (142 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Kitchen Mart (14 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2604922 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Mar 12, 2026 | $4,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 125 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work, main b… |
| RES-2600212 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Feb 2, 2026 | $73,000 | EPC - Kitchen Remodel- R&R existing cabinetry, countertops, plumbing fixtures, appliances & flooring. Demo dropped ceili… |
| RES-2506210 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 3, 2025 | $5,500 | Bathroom Remodel Permit: Tub to tub (non-structural). Remove existing tub. Remove and replace valve. Install new water … |
| RES-2116221 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jul 29, 2021 | $23,493 | Bathroom remodel to include, R/R cabinets/vanity/sink, toilet. , flooring, plumbing and electrical fixtures. wet area, n… |