2881 Bridgeford Dr
Sacramento 95833 · Northgate · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61863, -121.48084
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 $473,000 ($416,000–$530,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (7 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$38,086 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Feb 25, 2026).
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: MAIN PERMIT - Wilson Apartment Complex - Building 2 (12 Units) + Site Work (0.49 mi SE, 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 (~$5,842/yr at $473,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$487/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:
- 6,914 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03126
- Addresses on lot:
- 2881 BRIDGEFORD 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 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 6,914 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: $416,000 – $530,000 · 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
- MAIN PERMIT - Wilson Apartment Complex - Building 2 (12 Units) + Site Work (In review)0.49 mi SE
In "In review" for 20 mo (since Mar 27, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (6 housing units, $1,004,167 declared valuation across 5 permits).
- New home at 537 Bowman Ave (Entitled)0.34 mi E
In "Entitled" for 9.1 yr (since Oct 6, 2017), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 536 Tenaya Ave (In review)0.42 mi NE
In "In review" for 21 mo (since Jan 29, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 532 Tenaya Ave (In review)0.43 mi NE
In "In review" for 21 mo (since Feb 7, 2025), 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: Power Up Solutions (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Water Heaters Only (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Rose Remodeling (8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); California Custom Sunrooms And Patio Covers (5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Yancey (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2603736 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Feb 25, 2026 | — | REVISION TO RES-2600001 - Install 3 Batteries (15kWh). Revision details: 1. The Combiner Box and IQ System Controller l… |
| RES-2600001 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 11, 2026 | $35,000 | 15KWHESS added to existing 6.800 KW DC ROOF MOUNT SOLAR PV SYSTEM WITH 12 LONGI SOLAR: LR5-54HABB-400M 400W MONO MODULES… |
| RES-2424201 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Nov 1, 2024 | $22,000 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 6.8kw Solar PV System, and nullgal Solar includes new 200-amp service upgrade WH System (water hea… |
| RES-2415893 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 23, 2024 | $31,951 | 5.6kw Solar PV System, witth MPU and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, m… |