2163 56th Ave
Sacramento 95822 · Golf Course Terrace · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.50032, -121.48706
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 $421,000 ($370,000–$472,000).
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 8 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 Jul 21, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 6931 Diegel Cir (0.14 mi W, 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 (~$5,249/yr at $421,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$437/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:
- 03015
- Addresses on lot:
- 2163 56TH 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 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 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: $370,000 – $472,000 · 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)
6 active or recent development projects (6 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 353 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction2 permits (1 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)8 permits (8 units)
- Demolition1 permit
- Additions & renovations18 permits
- Building systems301 permits
- Repairs12 permits
- Other11 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6931 Diegel Cir (Issued)0.14 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 14 mo (first record Sep 16, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 9 mo. work_desc changed to "EPC - NEW DETACHED 2 BDRM ADU 743 SF, GARAGE 400 SF, PATIO 102 SF. with solar Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per SB 407 (Note: Residences built after January 1, 1994 are exempt). All work subject to field inspections. SEE REVISION RES-2612352: RELOCATED DOORS ON SHEET A-2 SEE REVISION RES-2623850: REPLACING CENTRAL UNIT WITH 3 MINI SPLIT UNITS" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 7067 Remo Way New ADU (Entitled)0.21 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 7, 2021), 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 2435 52nd Ave (Issued)0.44 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 22 mo (first record Jan 16, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2607 Toy Ave (Issued)0.46 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 6.2 yr (first record Sep 1, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.3 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Quality Electric (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Mike Rabaino Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Veteran Pipeline Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Naresh Chandra (6 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Kitchen Mart (4 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-2615495 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 21, 2026 | $23,680 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 32 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0668-0115 |
| RES-2523882 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Nov 14, 2025 | $3,000 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 6 L.F. |
| RES-1916375 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Aug 27, 2019 | $2,000 | E-Permit: - Overhead service, adding 9 outlets (120V), adding 1 ceiling mounted lighting fixtures. |
| RES-1915266 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Aug 12, 2019 | $2,461 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work. |