1400 Coolbrith St
Sacramento 95822 · Freeport Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51565, -121.50445
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 $424,000 ($373,000–$475,000).
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 7,405 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 (+$5,638 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Oct 16, 2026).
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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 1414 Sterling St (0.31 mi N, issued). 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 (~$5,284/yr at $424,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$440/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03018
- Addresses on lot:
- 1400 COOLBRITH 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 7,405 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: $373,000 – $475,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1414 Sterling St (Issued)0.31 mi N
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 (Entitled)0.43 mi W
In "Entitled" for 7.3 yr (since Jul 12, 2019), 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 6207 Belleau Wood Ln (Issued)480 ft S
Active in "Issued" for 22 mo (first record Jan 13, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 20 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6395 Chetwood Way (Issued)0.41 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 2.1 yr (first record Oct 22, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Park Mechanical (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Kevin Lv Smith (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); D And J Kitchens And Baths (8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Premier Pools (8 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2623194 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Oct 16, 2026 | $20,000 | E-Permit: Water Service replacement or repair, 140 L.F. |
| RES-1709887 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jun 12, 2017 | $19,576 | Solar PV Installation of a 3.48 KW - DC roof mount solar with 12 modules. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Refe… |
| RES-1707638 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. May 10, 2017 | $8,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - No, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 25 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress ins… |
| RES-1705341 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Apr 5, 2017 | $6,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - Tankless, relocate to outside building, screened by the Building an… |
| RES-1704668 |