1905 South Ave
Sacramento 95838 · East Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63299, -121.42290
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 $371,000 ($326,000–$416,000).
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 5,663 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
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 8, 2023, 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: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: Ascent Apartments (0.23 mi SE, 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 (~$4,679/yr at $371,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$390/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03089
- Addresses on lot:
- 1905 SOUTH 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 5,663 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: minimal flood hazard (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: $326,000 – $416,000 · 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
- Ascent Apartments (Entitled)0.23 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 3.5 yr (since May 4, 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 (120 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home at 1925 Kenwood St (In review)0.49 mi S
In "In review" for 2.7 yr (since Mar 5, 2024), 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 "Plan Check Target" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3601 Ripley St (Applied)0.46 mi E
In "Applied" for 18 mo (since May 8, 2025), exceeding the 184d median and 416d 75th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115). issued_date changed to "2026-10-06" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3619 Natoma Way (Entitled)250 ft NE
In "Entitled" for 2.2 yr (since Sep 10, 2024), 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: Community Resource Project (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Daly Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Sea Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Matson Properties (13 in ½ mi · New single-family home); The Design Build (4 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2308705 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. May 8, 2023 | $25,500 | NON-STRUCTURAL REMODELING OF THE INTERIOR OF THE HOUSE, PAINTING, FLOORING. KITCHEN AND HALL BATH REMODEL. C/O 8 WINDOWS… |
| RES-1614168 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Sep 2, 2016 | $6,385 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-1611042 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jul 14, 2016 | $1,500 | Change-out installation of Gas - 030 gallon to Gas - 030 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-1609431 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Withdrawn | Iss. Jun 16, 2016 | $1,500 | Installation of new Gas - 030 gallon, Replace existing. located inside building, screening not required. Carbon monoxide… |