720 Granger Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64323, -121.44877
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 $422,000 ($371,000–$473,000).
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 10,019 sq ft lot.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 3, 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: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. 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 1018 Beacon Bay Way (0.35 mi E, 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 (~$5,261/yr at $422,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$438/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:
- 10,019 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03253
- Addresses on lot:
- 720 GRANGER 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 10,019 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0064J, 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: $371,000 – $473,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
89 active or recent development projects (94 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 327 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction84 permits (85 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)10 permits (11 units)
- Additions & renovations30 permits
- Building systems155 permits
- Repairs8 permits
- Other40 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 1018 Beacon Bay Way (Issued)0.35 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Oct 17, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 1101 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.38 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Oct 17, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 1113 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.4 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Sep 30, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. project_name changed to "Plan 2686C Jessie- lot 38 Archer Estates" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 1119 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.41 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Sep 30, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. project_name changed to "Plan 2388A LOT 39 Jessie- Archer Estates" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Aa California Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); KB Home Sacramento (76 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Riverland Homes (50 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Bhandal Construction (9 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Izba Development (5 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2616703 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 3, 2026 | $12,580 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 17 squares of Composite Class A. In-progress inspection required if … |