1217 Rivera Dr
Sacramento 95838 · Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62917, -121.43789
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 $410,000 ($361,000–$459,000).
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 12,632 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 10 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$3,520 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Oct 23, 2018).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Hagginwood
31 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (16.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#10 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Hagginwood)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
about 5% 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 1352 Nogales St (0.2 mi NE, 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 (~$5,124/yr at $410,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$427/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:
- 12,632 sq ft (0.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03213
- Addresses on lot:
- 1217 RIVERA DR
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 12,632 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 (about 5% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 95% 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: $361,000 – $459,000 · 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 1352 Nogales St (Issued)0.2 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 11, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 9 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 1156 Rivera Dr (Entitled)510 ft SW
In "Entitled" for 6.8 yr (since Jan 29, 2020), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1241 Diamond Avenue (Entitled)0.12 mi S
In "Entitled" for 2.7 yr (since Feb 26, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- 1321 Nogales St. Detached ADU (Entitled)0.18 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 4.4 yr (since Jun 17, 2022), 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: Robert L Stevenson Electric Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Underground Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Northwest Home (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Leonid Kotyakov (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Izba Development (3 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1811440 | Repair tied to a housing/code case | Finaled | Iss. Oct 23, 2018 | $11,000 | HSG Case 15-017875: Permit to legalize attached 247 SF Unconditioned Sunroom, built by previous owner. (20.166' x 12.25'… |
| RES-1811439 | Repair tied to a housing/code case | Withdrawn | App. Jun 15, 2018 | — | HSG Case 15-017875: Permit to legalize attached 247 SF Sunroom, built by previous owner. |
| RES-1803216 | Repair tied to a housing/code case | Finaled | Iss. Feb 20, 2018 | $1,500 | HSG Case 15-017875: Permit to complete work from expired permit RES-1709018: Remodel existing kitchen and bathroom. “Wa… |
| RES-1709018 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. May 26, 2017 | $10,000 | Case # 15-017875 Remodel existing kitchen and bathroom. “Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed through… |