7537 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento 95823 · Parkway · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48357, -121.45262
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $416,000 ($366,000–$466,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$19,200 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (46 total permits, latest Oct 13, 2025).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: 1% annual chance flood, depth under 1 foot)
about 6% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 1% annual chance flood, depth under 1 foot. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Electrical / panel (COM-2423075): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$5,192/yr at $416,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$433/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:
- 214,751 sq ft (4.93 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 4505 BROOKFIELD DR; 4505 BROOKFIELD DR # 1 # 1; 4505 BROOKFIELD DR # 2 # 2
Zoning & Land Use
R-3 — Multi-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-3 (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-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (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: 1% annual chance flood, depth under 1 foot (about 6% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 94% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0302H, 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: $366,000 – $466,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95823) · FY 2026
Studio $1,530 · 1BR $1,610 · 2BR $1,980 · 3BR $2,640 · 4BR $3,040
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Electrical / panel (COM-2423075) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
- Electrical / panel (COM-2423071) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
- Electrical / panel (COM-2423066) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
- Electrical / panel (COM-2423064) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Affordable Heating And Air (28 on parcel, 28 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Guzman Electrical Services (9 on parcel, 9 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Prietos Roof Removal (8 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Builder Arts Design (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); The Gb Group (10 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (46 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2521502 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 13, 2025 | $18,800 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 22 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0001 |
| COM-2521498 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 13, 2025 | $18,800 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 22 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0001 |
| COM-2518544 | Pool / spa | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 3, 2025 | $11,750 | REMOVE OLD PLASTER AND REAPPLY 2 COATS OF NEW PLASTER. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout… |
| COM-2502947 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 12, 2025 | $32,800 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 41 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0001 |