275 Morey Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Oak Knoll · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63495, -121.46070
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 $345,000 ($304,000–$386,000).
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 5,408 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Dec 21, 2021, 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: Silver Eagle - 18 Subdivision (0.4 mi SW, 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 (~$4,383/yr at $345,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$365/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:
- 5,408 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03254
- Addresses on lot:
- 275 MOREY 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 5,408 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: $304,000 – $386,000 · 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)
51 active or recent development projects (52 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 244 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction37 permits (37 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)9 permits (10 units)
- Demolition1 permit
- Additions & renovations14 permits
- Building systems156 permits
- Other27 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Silver Eagle - 18 Subdivision (Entitled)0.4 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 2.9 yr (since Dec 14, 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 (31 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home at 441 Kesner Ave (In review)0.27 mi E
In "In review" for 6 mo (since May 4, 2026), 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 "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 132 Silver Eagle Rd (Entitled)0.42 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 2.3 yr (since Jul 11, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 315 Morey Ave (Issued)450 ft E
Active in "Issued" for 3.4 yr (first record Jun 20, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bwc Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Medallion Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Cec 1 (51 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Bullard (20 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Riverland Homes (15 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2126790 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 21, 2021 | $1,340 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2017693 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Sep 29, 2020 | $9,375 | Dry-Rot repairs to wood siding at several locations. New siding to match existing. 150-SQFT Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Al… |