1212 Greenlea Ave
Sacramento 95833 · River Gardens · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61192, -121.48872
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $437,000 ($385,000–$489,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (9 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 20, 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)
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 1021/1031 Azusa St New SFD (0.2 mi SE, 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 (~$5,432/yr at $437,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$453/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03126
- Addresses on lot:
- 1212 GREENLEA AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — 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 6,098 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 06067C0176J, 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: $385,000 – $489,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95833) · FY 2026
Studio $1,920 · 1BR $2,020 · 2BR $2,480 · 3BR $3,300 · 4BR $3,810
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 1021/1031 Azusa St New SFD (Entitled)0.2 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 9, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (4 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home at 959 Robins Nest Pl (In review)0.16 mi E
In "In review" for 13 mo (since Sep 30, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 959 Robins Nest Pl (Entitled)0.16 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 16, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 959 Robins Nest Pl SFD and ADU (Entitled)0.17 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 16, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Home Depot USA (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Gilmore Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Frontline Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); River City Window And Door (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); California Delta Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2510293 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. May 20, 2025 | $18,000 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out w/new ducts Condenser/Coil Only (Split System) to Condenser/Coil Only (Split System).… |
| RES-2418216 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 15, 2024 | $17,000 | Reroof using cool roof shingles 25sq also re-sheeting In-progress inspection required if 10 sq or greater. CF-6R-ENV-01… |
| RES-2303593 | Windows / doors / siding | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 23, 2023 | $11,453 | REMOVE 4 METAL WINDOWS AND REPLACE WITH 4 COMPOSITE WINDOWS, DARK BRONZE INT./DARK BRONZE EXT. The Egress windows will m… |
| RES-2216431 | Windows / doors / siding | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 4, 2022 | $1,750 | Change out 2 windows, like for like, retrofit. |
| RES-2126714 |