1321 Diamond Ave
Sacramento 95815 · South Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62764, -121.43648
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 $366,000 ($322,000–$410,000).
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 8,712 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 9 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$8,350 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Apr 10, 2023).
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 duplex at 3042 Marysville Blvd (0.43 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 (~$4,622/yr at $366,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$385/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:
- 8,712 sq ft (0.20 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03197
- Addresses on lot:
- 1321 DIAMOND 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 8,712 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 06067C0068H, 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: $322,000 – $410,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95815) · FY 2026
Studio $1,440 · 1BR $1,510 · 2BR $1,860 · 3BR $2,480 · 4BR $2,850
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New duplex at 3042 Marysville Blvd (In review)0.43 mi S
In "In review" for 2.7 yr (since Mar 5, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 1241 Diamond Avenue (Entitled)220 ft W
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).
- New home at 1352 Nogales St (Issued)0.26 mi N
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)0.16 mi W
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Solcius (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Aaa Electrical Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Leonid Kotyakov (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Natsu Design And Builds (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ag Builders (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2306854 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Apr 10, 2023 | $21,086 | 3.65kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main breake… |
| RES-1917305 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 10, 2019 | $5,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 125 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work. |