480 Lindley Dr
Sacramento 95815 · Richardson Village · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62289, -121.45496
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 $360,000 ($317,000–$403,000).
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 8,276 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 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 Sep 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: 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: Northern Trail Apartments (0.49 mi E, 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 (~$4,554/yr at $360,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$380/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:
- 8,276 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03257
- Addresses on lot:
- 480 LINDLEY 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 8,276 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 06067C0177J, 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: $317,000 – $403,000 · 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
- Northern Trail Apartments (Entitled)0.49 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 19, 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 (22 housing units, 2 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- Avana Park, Residential Subdivision (Entitled)0.27 mi W
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 19, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (8 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3333 Taylor St (In review)0.33 mi N
In "In review" for 5 mo (since Jun 29, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). valuation changed to "221828.1" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Hidden Oaks SFRs and ADUs - MMH (Entitled)0.44 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 19 mo (since Apr 2, 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 (8 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Victory Heating And Air Conditioning (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Townley Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Direct Energy Services Retail (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Cuttle Construction (90 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Rpm Development And Engineering (8 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2319204 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 8, 2023 | $17,800 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 31 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-2001467 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jan 28, 2020 | $3,500 | Added scope to RES-1923842 to include panel change-out due to SMUD requirement, upgrade to 200a. |
| RES-1923842 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Dec 9, 2019 | $2,500 | 19-030552 Remove partition in the garage, remove the unapproved circuit to the garage. install smoked and co2 detector, |
| RES-1719068 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 16, 2017 | $10,147 | Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same locati… |