1524 Florin Rd
Sacramento 95822 · Meadowview · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.49534, -121.50126
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 $493,000 ($434,000–$552,000).
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 6,970 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 3 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$71,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest May 20, 2021).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Meadowview
163 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (19.5 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#30 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Meadowview)
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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 1708 Florin Rd (0.13 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 (~$6,070/yr at $493,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$506/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:
- 03013
- Addresses on lot:
- 1524 FLORIN RD
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 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 06067C0285H, 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: $434,000 – $552,000 · 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 (4 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 397 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction6 permits
- Adds housing (ADU)6 permits (6 units)
- Additions & renovations21 permits
- Building systems349 permits
- Repairs6 permits
- Other9 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 1708 Florin Rd (Entitled)0.13 mi E
In "Entitled" for 4.3 yr (since Aug 8, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 7220 Amherst St. ADU (Entitled)0.14 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 27, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Florin Road Storage (Issued)0.43 mi W
High-impact scale ($5,674,817 declared valuation across 10 permits). contractor changed to "UPRITE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1905 Newport Ave (Issued)0.36 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jul 3, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Royal Dc Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); 5 Star Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Uprite Construction (6 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Grid Alternatives (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (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-2110791 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. May 20, 2021 | $15,000 | PERMIT TO OBTAIN FINAL INSPECTION ON EXPIRED PERMIT: RES-1810483: - Adding 528 sf (combined) to kitchen / Dining Room ar… |
| RES-1816480 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 27, 2018 | $7,800 | Re-pipe potable water for both bath rooms, laundry room and water heater. No re-pipe in kitchen on this permit. Replace … |
| RES-1816437 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Expired Application | App. Aug 24, 2018 | — | REVISION TO RES-1810483 TO ENLARGE PASSAGE BETWEEN KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM FROM 4FT TO 12FT 6IN |
| RES-1810483 | Addition (adds square footage) | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 11, 2018 | $100,000 | EXPEDITED (7-5-3) - Adding 528 sf (combined) to kitchen / Dining Room areas and will be Remodeling the existing kitchen … |