5901 Lemon Hill Ave
Sacramento 95824 · Fruitridge Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51632, -121.43654
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2A-R in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $401,000 ($353,000–$449,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2A-R allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 20, 2023, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Lemon Hill Apartments (0.46 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 (~$5,021/yr at $401,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$418/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:
- 40,865 sq ft (0.94 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Care / Health · Skilled Nursing Facility
- Tax rate area:
- 03370
- Addresses on lot:
- 5901 LEMON HILL AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-2A-R — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-2A (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-2A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-2A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
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 06067C0195H, 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: $353,000 – $449,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95824) · FY 2026
Studio $1,400 · 1BR $1,460 · 2BR $1,800 · 3BR $2,400 · 4BR $2,760
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Lemon Hill Apartments (Entitled)0.46 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since May 24, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (28 housing units across 0 permits).
- 6145 Stockton Blvd Coffee Shop Estimate (Fee estimate)0.13 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 7.7 yr (since Mar 5, 2019), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150).
- New duplex at 6130 Lemon Hill Ave (Fee estimate)0.18 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 9.2 yr (since Aug 21, 2017), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- 6200 Mcmahon Dr Minor Mod (Entitled)0.31 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 21 mo (since Feb 18, 2025), 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: Northern Fire Inspection (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Landon W Roberts Construction (5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Greg Dedrick (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Marketone Builders (3 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Ascent Builders (2 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2318342 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Sep 20, 2023 | $12,513 | EPC - Replace FACP for existing Fire Sprinkler Monitoring System |