745 Ephesus Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64258, -121.44812
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $392,000 ($345,000–$439,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$11,880 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Sep 12, 2019).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1914330): Pending in review for 7.3 yr (64.9× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 1018 Beacon Bay Way (0.32 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 (~$4,919/yr at $392,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$410/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:
- 2,726 sq ft (0.06 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03253
- Addresses on lot:
- 745 EPHESUS AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A — 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: 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: $345,000 – $439,000 · 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
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1914330) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7.3 yr (64.9× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1913707) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7.3 yr (65.1× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1911258) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7.4 yr (66.0× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- New home at 1018 Beacon Bay Way (Issued)0.32 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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Riverland Homes (1 on parcel, 50 in ½ mi · New single-family home); KB Home Sacramento (87 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); Del Paso Homes (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1913971 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Sep 12, 2019 | $30,000 | EPC Submittal - 400 SF Garage Conversion to temporary sales office. Permit for NSFR issued under RES-1903149 |
| RES-1914459 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Aug 1, 2019 | — | EPC Submittal - Deferred/Revision to Issued Permit MP-1814511 - Revisions to fire separation detail |
| SUB-1914330 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Abandoned | App. Jul 31, 2019 | — | EPC Submittal - Deferred/Revision to Issued Permit MP-1814511 - Revisions to fire separation detail |
| SUB-1913707 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Abandoned |