7836 51st Ave
Sacramento 95828 · Glen Elder · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.50710, -121.41016
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 $447,000 ($393,000–$501,000).
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 13,068 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
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 19, 2019, 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X))
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X). 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: Mandolin Estates (170 ft 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 (~$5,546/yr at $447,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$462/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:
- 13,068 sq ft (0.30 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03430
- Addresses on lot:
- 7836 51ST AVE
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 13,068 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (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: $393,000 – $501,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95828) · FY 2026
Studio $1,630 · 1BR $1,710 · 2BR $2,100 · 3BR $2,800 · 4BR $3,220
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Mandolin Estates (Entitled)170 ft E
In "Entitled" for 6 yr (since Nov 23, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (13 housing units, 13 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- 7-Eleven on Elder Creek Rd (Fee estimate)0.22 mi NE
In "Fee estimate" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 18, 2022), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($5,400,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 7615 50th Ave (Entitled)0.22 mi W
In "Entitled" for 4 yr (since Nov 22, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Custom Home (Entitled)0.38 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 2.6 yr (since Apr 11, 2024), 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: Golden Built Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Lucky Star Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sacramento (11 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Sach And Ro Construction (4 in ½ mi · Demolition); Johnson Controls Fire Protection (3 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1901241 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 19, 2019 | $33,327 | H # 18036478 : REMOVAL OF EXISTING COVERED CAR PORT; REMOVAL OF EXISTING PATIO COVER; REDUCE THE SHED SIZE TO 120 OR LES… |
| RES-1823722 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Dec 14, 2018 | $9,000 | HSG CASE 18-034510 : Illegal Residential Cannabis Grow-WWOP-QUAD Fees- Corrective action to restore illegal Grow House … |
| RES-1603221 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 3, 2016 | $5,000 | replacing wood siding with 9 squares of 3 coat stucco finish. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC s… |
| RES-1602728 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Feb 24, 2016 | $500 | SMUD Safety Inspection. One time inspection only. Additional inspections will cost $76.00 (Residential) or $152 (Commerc… |