1279 Sonoma Ave
Sacramento 95815 · South Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62405, -121.43795
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 $354,000 ($312,000–$396,000).
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 6,098 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 13 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,933 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Sep 14, 2018).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X))
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X). Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Remodel / interior alteration (RES-1813018): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Affordable Housing (0.42 mi W, fee estimate). 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 (~$4,486/yr at $354,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$374/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03197
- Addresses on lot:
- 1279 SONOMA 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 6,098 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (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: $312,000 – $396,000 · 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
- Affordable Housing (Fee estimate)0.42 mi W
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).
- Northern Trail Apartments (Entitled)0.45 mi W
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).
- New duplex at 3042 Marysville Blvd (In review)0.24 mi SE
In "In review" for 2.7 yr (since Mar 5, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Remodel / interior alteration (RES-1813018) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Time Management Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ag Builders (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); William Lee Construction (3 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Brilliance Construction (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Domus Construction And Design (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1813018 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Sep 14, 2018 | $15,864 | HSG Case 12-005589 Remodel 2BR 1 Bath Existing 724 SF SFR & Legalize conversion of 240 SF Garage in to living space, th… |
| RES-1712923 | Repair tied to a housing/code case | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 19, 2017 | $7,105 | HSG Case 12-005589: Conversion of 70SF w/ addition of 22SF and retrofit footing detail for the slab on grade area of fo… |
| RES-1704297 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 21, 2017 | $40,000 | HSG Case 12-005589 : Remodel and repairs per violation list and CM BI Approval Inc: New Split HVAC w/ ducts (T-24 to be… |
| RES-1704265 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Void | App. Mar 21, 2017 | $12,000 | APPLY NEW STUCCO OVER EXISTING, CHANGE OUT 125 AMP PANEL WITH NEW 125 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE PANEL & RE-WIRE THROUGHOUT,… |