5971 Bamford Dr
Sacramento 95823 · Valley Hi / North Laguna · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.47217, -121.43247
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-R in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $390,000 ($343,000–$437,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-R allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (1 ADU permit permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 18, 2026, 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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Thatcher Cir (0.47 mi NW, 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 (~$4,896/yr at $390,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$408/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:
- 1,307 sq ft (0.03 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Planned Unit Development
- Tax rate area:
- 03117
- Addresses on lot:
- 5971 BAMFORD DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-R — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling 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: 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: $343,000 – $437,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Thatcher Cir (Issued)0.47 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 23 mo (first record Dec 17, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 10 Monaghan Cir (In review)0.29 mi SW
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 5, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Homekey - Woodsprings Hotel Conversion to Affordable Housing (Finaled / completed)0.42 mi NE
High-impact scale (10 housing units, 90 deed-restricted affordable, $150,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 21 Paramount Cir (Issued)0.35 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Oct 6, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 8 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: The Gb Group (1 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); East Coast Builders (13 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Kaiser Foundation Health Plan (12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Pacific Building (6 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Asc Construction Services (6 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2620268 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Sep 18, 2026 | $12,654 | NON STRUCTURAL WOOD T1-T11 SIDING 760 SQ FT AND TRIM REPLACEMENT TO MATCH EXISTING FINISHES CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALAR… |