5852 Ambler St
Sacramento 95823 · Unincorporated Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48278, -121.43468
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Located in Unincorporated Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $425,000 ($361,000–$489,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 23, 2020, 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)
- ! No published municipal zoning polygon on file
We could not verify a GIS base zone at this parcel centroid. Confirm zoning and allowable density directly with Unincorporated Sacramento planning.
Source: Unincorporated Sacramento GIS zoning registry
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5517 Wardell Way (0.29 mi SW, issued). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
- ! Bulk building permits not published for Unincorporated Sacramento
Permit counts and nearby activity on this page may omit municipal counter records. Request a parcel permit report directly from the local building department.
Source: Source coverage registry (Unincorporated Sacramento)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 6,653 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 51127
- Addresses on lot:
- 5852 AMBLER ST
Zoning & Land Use
No published city zoning district at parcel centroid.
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Unincorporated Sacramento.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Unincorporated Sacramento.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Unincorporated Sacramento.
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 06067C0306H, 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: $361,000 – $489,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
5 active or recent development projects (5 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 176 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction1 permit
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5517 Wardell Way (Issued)0.29 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 22 mo (first record Jan 27, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 10 mo.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2006799 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 23, 2020 | $3,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |