2780 American Ave
Sacramento 95833 · Gardenland · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61522, -121.47150
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $406,000 ($357,000–$455,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 7, 2025, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A99, all of the lot of lot)
Zone A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 251 W El Camino Ave (0.28 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 (~$5,078/yr at $406,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$423/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:
- 3,485 sq ft (0.08 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03126
- Addresses on lot:
- 2780 AMERICAN 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 lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 3,485 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
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 A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0176J, 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: $357,000 – $455,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95833) · FY 2026
Studio $1,920 · 1BR $2,020 · 2BR $2,480 · 3BR $3,300 · 4BR $3,810
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 251 W El Camino Ave (In review)0.28 mi S
In "In review" for 2.1 yr (since Oct 1, 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 Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 355 Harding Ave (In review)0.43 mi S
In "In review" for 14 mo (since Sep 3, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "updated" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Lindley Dr (Applied)0.48 mi NE
In "Applied" for 19 mo (since Apr 7, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-10-19" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Custom Residential Triplex Design (In review)0.18 mi SW
In "In review" for 18 mo (since May 8, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). issued_date changed to "2026-09-30" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Carlos Galan Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Diamond Exterior Renovations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Genesis Quality Construction (2 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Golden Coast Construction And Restoration (2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Domus Construction And Design (2 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2521121 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Oct 7, 2025 | $9,800 | Siding Permit: Cover with moisture barrier paper. Cover 12 squares with composite cladding, vinyl siding. Calk all wind… |
| RES-2520386 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 26, 2025 | $10,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 12 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-015… |