10 Lemon Blossom Ct
Sacramento 95824 · Avondale · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51704, -121.41757
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 $394,000 ($347,000–$441,000).
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 7,085 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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$30,226 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Mar 25, 2025).
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: Accessory dwelling unit at 5859 Wallace Ave (0.24 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 (~$4,942/yr at $394,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$412/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:
- 7,085 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03430
- Addresses on lot:
- 10 LEMON BLOSSOM 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 7,085 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: $347,000 – $441,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5859 Wallace Ave (Issued)0.24 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 12 mo (first record Nov 13, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 6243 Ring Drive ADU (Entitled)0.39 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since Apr 28, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 5780 Bosco Way (Entitled)0.42 mi NW
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).
- New home (Entitled)0.42 mi NW
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: USA Bath California Remodeling (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Huft Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); California Design Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Kitchen Mart (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sunrun Installation Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2505973 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Mar 25, 2025 | $8,790 | Change-out Split System to Split System (all-electric heat pump). The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall… |
| RES-2004976 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Mar 30, 2020 | $9,156 | EPC - 2.52kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). |
| RES-1902798 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Feb 15, 2019 | $12,997 | Hall bathroom remodel to include removing existing tub and replacing with a shower pan, valve, surround and enclosure. R… |
| RES-1824427 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 27, 2018 | $15,000 | Kitchen Remodel to include C/O cabinets/countertops, plumbing fixtures, outlets and appliances. Carbon monoxide & Smoke … |