1881 William Bird Ave
Sacramento 95835 · Regency Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.67852, -121.50414
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $584,000 ($514,000–$654,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Nov 5, 2025, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Regency Park
36 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (22.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#78 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Regency Park)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A99, all of the lot of lot)
Zone A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Serenade Condo (Regency Park) (0.46 mi S, fee estimate). 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 (~$7,108/yr at $584,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$592/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:
- 7,308 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03127
- Addresses on lot:
- 1881 WILLIAM BIRD AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-PUD — 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 lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 7,308 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
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 A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0045J, effective June 16, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $514,000 – $654,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95835) · FY 2026
Studio $2,200 · 1BR $2,310 · 2BR $2,840 · 3BR $3,780 · 4BR $4,360
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Serenade Condo (Regency Park) (Fee estimate)0.46 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 8.7 yr (since Mar 7, 2018), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (42 housing units, $5,632,550 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Northpointe Reserve Clubhouse (Finaled / completed)0.23 mi NW
High-impact scale (48 housing units, $185,000 declared valuation across 9 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bonney Plumbing (4 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Flores Precision Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Syncon Homes Of California (52 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Jet Industries (39 in ½ mi · New duplex / half-plex); Connected Technology (15 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2523041 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Nov 5, 2025 | $1,800 | INSTALL WATER SOFTENER. All work subject to field inspection. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sec… |
| RES-1716144 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Sep 6, 2017 | $1,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, main breaker replacement, adding 1 outlets (120V). |
| RES-1714238 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 8, 2017 | $2,600 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 60 L.F. |
| RES-1714226 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 8, 2017 | $5,800 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - Tankless, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-1714120 |