2051 Berg Ave
Sacramento 95822 · Golf Course Terrace · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.50995, -121.49056
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 $414,000 ($364,000–$464,000).
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 6,098 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 29, 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 6457 Romack Cir (250 ft N, 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 (~$5,170/yr at $414,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$431/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03015
- Addresses on lot:
- 2051 BERG AVE
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 6,098 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 06067C0190H, 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: $364,000 – $464,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
1 active or recent development project and 190 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction2 permits (27 units)
- Additions & renovations11 permits
- Building systems169 permits
- Repairs3 permits
- Other5 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Micro Community Project - City Facility Project - 25th Street (In review)0.47 mi E
High-impact scale (27 housing units, $950,353 declared valuation across 1 permit). issued_date changed to "2026-10-15" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6457 Romack Cir (Entitled)250 ft N
In "Entitled" for 4.4 yr (since Jun 27, 2022), 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: Sacramento Repipe And Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Huft Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); USA Bath California Remodeling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Allen Mark Construction (2 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2601930 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jan 29, 2026 | $9,100 | E-Permit: Shower Valve Replacement. |
| RES-2502075 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 30, 2025 | $18,096 | AA: Water Re-pipe, 600 L.F. Replace galvanized water pipes with pex. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference … |
| RES-2203824 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 18, 2022 | $10,213 | AA: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 100 L.F. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC s… |
| RES-2124162 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 12, 2021 | $11,423 | Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same locati… |