4933 Willard Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.65781, -121.45256
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $459,000 ($404,000–$514,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 24,750 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$7,544 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Apr 17, 2025).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 550 Regis Dr (0.12 mi S, in review). 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 (~$5,683/yr at $459,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$474/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:
- 24,750 sq ft (0.57 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03155
- Addresses on lot:
- 4933 WILLARD 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 lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 24,750 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0062H, 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: $404,000 – $514,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95838) · FY 2026
Studio $1,610 · 1BR $1,690 · 2BR $2,080 · 3BR $2,770 · 4BR $3,190
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 550 Regis Dr (In review)0.12 mi S
In "In review" for 16 mo (since Jul 16, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Expired Application" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- The Robla Apartments (Entitled)0.47 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 24, 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 (39 housing units across 0 permits).
- Robla Estates (Entitled)0.48 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 3.3 yr (since Jul 25, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (177 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home (Entitled)0.11 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 7.6 yr (since Apr 5, 2019), 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: Solarcity (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Ridgevalley Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Rainy Day Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Sunrun Installation Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Tesla Energy Operations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2507767 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 17, 2025 | $36,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 50 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0676-013… |
| RES-2121802 | Solar / battery storage | Withdrawn | Iss. Oct 12, 2021 | $9,576 | 5.04kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). |
| RES-1805533 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Mar 27, 2018 | — | Location of mods (2) updated string |
| RES-1801936 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 1, 2018 | $12,485 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 2 layer(s), 31 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-000… |
| RES-1800737 |