Sacramento 95815 · Richardson Village · APN 263-0044-020-0000 · City of Sacramento
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 $355,000 ($312,000–$398,000).
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 6,970 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
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 25, 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)
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)
Automated synthesis of indexed municipal, county, state, and federal public records — informational context only, not a formal appraisal, survey, or legal/tax determination.
$355,000
Benchmark range: $312,000 – $398,000
Closest lead: Northern Trail Apartments (0.21 mi NE, entitled). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$375/mo). Confirm exact Mello-Roos / CFD special assessments on the county tax bill.
Source: CA Const. Art. XIIIA (Prop 13) · County Tax Collector
Since November 2024 within ½ mile: 19 homes completed, 7 permitted, 127 proposed or in review.
33 projects with a record in this window, grouped by us from permits and State housing reports. Units are as proposed on each project's latest record and counted at its current stage.
313 permits within ½ mile since November 2024
The map shows new construction, ADUs, demolitions, additions, and renovations. Routine systems work (roofs, HVAC, water heaters) is counted but not mapped. Unit counts are as stated on permits.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Geography: permits located by parcel, ½ mile radius · Source updated Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026
Public-records benchmark estimate combining Zillow Home Value Index (Data provided by Zillow), Census ACS 5-year estimates, parcel land-use/lot characteristics, and issued building permits. Not an official appraisal.
Permit counts, by the date issued (or applied, if not yet issued). Lot splits are planning cases, which we don't have.
We read public zoning and hazard maps against state law (ADUs: Gov. Code 66314; SB 9: Gov. Code 65852.21 and 66411.7). Local rules, title, tenancy history and site conditions can change the answer. Check with City of Sacramento's planning department before relying on it.
Sources: City of Sacramento CDD, Zoning (retrieved Nov 11, 2026) · CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the State Responsibility Area (effective 2024-04-01) (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area (map dated 2025-03-24) (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · FEMA, National Flood Hazard Layer — flood hazard zones (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · FEMA, National Flood Hazard Layer — FIRM panels (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · California Geological Survey, Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · Zoning classes: our classification of R-1 as single-family residential, checked against the zone description on Oct 24, 2026
Chronological history of building permit applications and issuances, snapshot-dated status changes, State housing entitlements, surrounding development within ½ mile, and area home-value trends.
In "Entitled" for 6.2 yr (since Sep 2, 2020), with no new permit record in 5.6 yr. · 1 unit · $96,576 declared valuation
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jul 6, 2021), with no new permit record in 5.4 yr. · 2 units
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 15, 2021), with no new permit record in 5.2 yr. · 1 unit
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 17, 2021), with no new permit record in 5 yr. · 1 unit
In "Entitled" for 4.2 yr (since Aug 30, 2022), with no new permit record in 4.2 yr. · 1 unit
In "Entitled" for 4.1 yr (since Oct 13, 2022), with no new permit record in 4.1 yr. · 1 unit
Record RES-2616137 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby roof replacement (740 Sonoma Ave): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record RES-2621269 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby remodel / interior alteration (3272 Taylor St): First appeared in published agency feed
Record RES-2622616 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Record RES-2617252 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Record RES-2617252 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Record RES-2617252 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Record RES-2617252 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Record RES-2620136 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Record RES-2620424 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Record RES-2613633 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby roof replacement (2731 Oakmont St): First appeared in published agency feed
Record RES-2621617 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby addition (adds square footage) (611 Ford Rd): Description text was updated
Record RES-2605284 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby plan revision / deferred submittal (611 Ford Rd): First appeared in published agency feed
Record RES-2622508 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby roof replacement (2720 Forrest St A): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record COM-2611581 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby electrical / panel (2931 Belden St): First appeared in published agency feed
Record RES-2623287 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Cross-referenced intelligence from our historical development graph—connecting parcels, permits, entity-resolved builders, empirical review-time distributions, and neighborhood renovation trends.
Explore full City of Sacramento development graph →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).
In "Fee estimate" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 16, 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 (29 housing units, $3,006,960 declared valuation across 1 permit).
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.
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 10, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). work_desc changed to "EPC - New construction detached ADU, 748 sq ft, 2bed/2bath with sprinklers and 2.15kw solar system. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R310 & R311. ALL WORK SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
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).
In "Fee estimate" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 11, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Substantial improvements (additions, interior remodels, ADUs, commercial TI, and new builds) across 329 parcels
Small prior baseline
City baseline: 30.4 / 1k
9 in trailing 24m
Includes 7 ADUs
| Builder / contractor | Primary specialty | Here / ½ mi | ½ mi valuation | Citywide 24m trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramirez Roofing | Roof replacement | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $10,886 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Larrys Handy Plumbing Service | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $6,600 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Cuttle Construction Recent nearby: 667 Dora Huntzing Ave (Oct 17, 2019) | New single-family home | 90 in ½ mi | $18,409,723 |
| Permit category | Sample (n) | 25th pct | Median (50th) | 75th pct | 90th pct | Recent 24m median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New single-family home | 3,657 | 28d | 45d | 85d | 184d | 41d(vs 51d prior) |
| New duplex / half-plex | 115 | 82d | 184d | 416d | 575d | 144d(vs 361d prior) |
| New multifamily / condos / mixed-use | 199 | 125d | 210d | 365d | 627d | 199d(vs 289d prior) |
| Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) |
HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent · ZIP 95815
HUD FY 2026 · 40th-percentile gross rentCensus ACS 5-year median gross rent (all bedroom counts combined):
Area home-value benchmarks (not an appraisal)
ZIP & neighborhood mediansUnder California Proposition 13, the seller's historical assessed value does not carry over to a buyer. On sale, the parcel is reassessed at the purchase price: 1.00% base rate ($3,550/yr) + local voter-approved bond debt ($497/yr) + fixed direct levies/Mello-Roos ($450/yr).
Insurance & hazard context:
Model adding a backyard ADU or garage conversion under California's Prop 13 blended new-construction assessment (existing house & land tax base stays intact; only ADU build cost is assessed) and SB 13 impact-fee rules.
−$10,835/yr
Cash needed: $78,100
NOI: $10,706/yr
P&I: $1,795/mo
For $0/mo net cash flow
At $1,850/mo gross rent
| Scenario | Assumptions | Year 1 Rent | Year 1 Cash Flow | Cash-on-Cash | Break-Even Rent | Year 5 Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | −8% starting rent, +3% vacancy, +3% combined maintenance/CapEx, 1.5%/yr rent growth | $1,702/mo | −$1,116/mo | -17.1% | $3,259/mo | −$1,086/mo |
| Base (your inputs) | Your entered assumptions, 3.0%/yr rent growth | $1,850/mo | −$903/mo | -13.9% | $3,017/mo | −$768/mo |
| Optimistic (cap-limited) | +6% starting rent, 3% vacancy, 4.5%/yr rent growth (capped by local ordinance ceiling of 8.6%/yr) | $1,961/mo | −$781/mo | -12.0% | $2,947/mo | −$527/mo |
Rental regulatory context (informational only — not legal advice):
California AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act, Civ. Code § 1947.12) caps annual rent increases at 5% + local CPI (max 10%) on covered properties. In City of Sacramento: Sacramento Tenant Protection Program (City Code Ch. 5.156) — 5% + CPI (8.6% cap effective July 1, 2026) for covered pre-1995 multifamily units. Official program rules ↗
#: 25-015803 685 Sonoma Ave
HSG CASE FILE #: 25-015803 MINOR PERMIT NO PLANS REQUIRED. BATHROOM REMODEL. NEW FIXTURES. NEW BATHROOM WINDOW. DRYROT REPAIRS TO SUBFLOOR. STUCCO REPAIR APPROX 100 SQFT. PAINT, FLOORING AND TRIMS REQUIRED. SD'S AND CO'S REQUIRED. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314.
E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 45 L.F.
E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 19 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-0013
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Geography: parcel (APN) · Source updated Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 · Applied and issued dates come from the city's Applied and Issued permit datasets. The city publishes current status without a date, so status changes are dated by the window between our snapshots.
No housing activity reported to the State for this parcel (2018–2025 reports).
Source: California HCD, Housing Element Annual Progress Report — Table A2 · Geography: project (parcel) · Retrieved Nov 9, 2026 · From City of Sacramento's Housing Element Annual Progress Reports. A project can appear in several report years as it moves from entitlement to permit to completion.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Zoning · Geography: zoning district polygon at parcel point · Source updated Nov 11, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 11, 2026
0.16 acres
Assessor's classification for assessment purposes. This is not zoning.
685 SONOMA AVE
Source: Sacramento County GIS, Parcels · Geography: parcel · Source updated Nov 8, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 8, 2026
Assessed values and limited building characteristics (Sacramento County Assessor)
Current roll value. This is assessed value, not market value.
Search by parcel number 263-0044-020-0000. Shows direct levies and special assessments.
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The official flood hazard map for this location. Our reading of it is under What could be built here.
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| 1 vs 1 prior |
| Del Paso Homes Recent nearby: 643 Johnnie Morris Ave (Aug 27, 2019) | New single-family home | 33 in ½ mi | $7,686,928 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Rpm Development And Engineering Recent nearby: 317 Fairbanks Ave (Apr 21, 2025) | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | 4 in ½ mi | $912,038 | 17 vs 4 prior |
| William Lee Construction Recent nearby: 3119 Belden St (Dec 8, 2016) | New single-family home | 3 in ½ mi | $567,161 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Read Construction Recent nearby: 3301 Norwood Ave 8 (Jun 27, 2019) | Commercial tenant improvement | 3 in ½ mi | $305,000 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Gto Contractors Recent nearby: 685 Acacia Ave (Aug 18, 2025) | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | 3 in ½ mi | $282,808 | 4 vs 5 prior |
| Natsu Design And Builds Recent nearby: 3064 Branch St (Jul 30, 2026) | Remodel / interior alteration | 3 in ½ mi | $195,000 | 4 vs 0 prior |
| Rose Remodeling Recent nearby: 641 Las Palmas Ave (Apr 16, 2024) | Remodel / interior alteration | 3 in ½ mi | $43,051 | 86 vs 76 prior+13% |
| 1,693 |
| 57d |
| 97d |
| 172d |
| 284d |
| 97d(vs 103d prior) |
| Addition (adds square footage) | 1,948 | 6d | 42d | 83d | 162d | 49d(vs 43d prior) |
| Remodel / interior alteration | 8,151 | 1d | 4d | 21d | 55d | 5d |
| Commercial tenant improvement | 2,366 | 30d | 63d | 119d | 201d | 61d(vs 64d prior) |
| Roof replacementOn this parcel | 19,072 | 0d | 0d | 0d | 2d | 0d |
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Computed from issued permits with recorded application and issuance dates over the trailing 60 months. Categories with fewer than 20 permits are excluded.