6909 Lemondrop Ct
Sacramento 95824 · Avondale · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51764, -121.42279
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $363,000 ($319,000–$407,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 6,970 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 3, 2025, 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 (0.3 mi W, 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 (~$4,588/yr at $363,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$382/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03430
- Addresses on lot:
- 6909 LEMONDROP CT
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — 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 6,970 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 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: $319,000 – $407,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
15 active or recent development projects (19 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 300 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction5 permits (6 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)7 permits (8 units)
- Demolition2 permits
- Additions & renovations32 permits
- Building systems244 permits
- Repairs7 permits
- Other3 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Lemon Hill Apartments (Entitled)0.3 mi W
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).
- New home at 5780 Bosco Way (Entitled)0.27 mi N
In "Entitled" for 8 yr (since Nov 28, 2018), 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 5809 66th St (Entitled)0.29 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 18, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home (Entitled)0.33 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 4, 2021), 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: Amigo Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Ygnacio Mike Rios (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Landon W Roberts Construction (5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Greg Dedrick (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Tu Construction (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2520933 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 3, 2025 | $17,400 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 20 squares of Composite Class A. In-progress inspection required if… |
| RES-1812838 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 5, 2018 | $8,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 21 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0068-011… |