1436 Sterling St
Sacramento 95822 · Freeport Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51998, -121.50359
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-EA-4 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $417,000 ($367,000–$467,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-EA-4 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 5,227 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 3 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$10,560 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Dec 12, 2025).
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: Lanai Garden Apartments (0.32 mi E, 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 (~$5,204/yr at $417,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$434/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:
- 5,227 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03018
- Addresses on lot:
- 1436 STERLING ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-EA-4 — 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 5,227 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 06067C0170H, 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: $367,000 – $467,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95822) · FY 2026
Studio $1,620 · 1BR $1,700 · 2BR $2,090 · 3BR $2,780 · 4BR $3,210
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Lanai Garden Apartments (Entitled)0.32 mi E
In "Entitled" for 7.7 yr (since Mar 6, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (22 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1414 Sterling St (Issued)160 ft W
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 13, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5840 Wymore Way (Issued)0.42 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 20 mo (first record Mar 17, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,170,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5430 Gilgunn Way (Entitled)0.4 mi N
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 14, 2024), 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: Marins Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Kitchen Mart (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); D And J Kitchens And Baths (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Premier Pools Sacramento (5 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Premier Pools (5 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2526203 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Dec 12, 2025 | $20,000 | Bathroom Remodel Permit- Remodel new shower walls, new toilet, new vanity all, in the same place. Kitchen: remodel new c… |
| RES-2015585 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 28, 2020 | $14,800 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 20 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0676-0096 |