1567 Sonoma Ave
Sacramento 95815 · Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62417, -121.43102
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 $377,000 ($332,000–$422,000).
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 13,774 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 11 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 6, 2026, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Hagginwood
31 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (16.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#10 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Hagginwood)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: Kenwood Meadows (0.21 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 (~$4,748/yr at $377,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$396/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:
- 13,774 sq ft (0.32 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03089
- Addresses on lot:
- 1567 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 13,774 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0181H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $332,000 – $422,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
25 active or recent development projects (31 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 259 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction10 permits (19 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)24 permits (28 units)
- Demolition7 permits
- Additions & renovations26 permits
- Building systems173 permits
- Repairs7 permits
- Other12 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Kenwood Meadows (Entitled)0.21 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 18, 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 (12 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1721 Eldridge Ave (Approved)0.24 mi E
In "Approved" for 2.7 yr (since Feb 28, 2024), 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 "2026-09-28" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New duplex at 3042 Marysville Blvd (In review)0.27 mi SW
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.
- New commercial building at 1812 Auburn Blvd (Fee estimate)0.46 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 8 yr (since Nov 5, 2018), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($2,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Gubruds Electrical Contracting (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Leonid Kotyakov (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Tri West Homes (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); A Construction Pro (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Brilliance Construction (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2622312 | Remodel / interior alteration | Ready-to-Issue | App. Oct 6, 2026 | $1,386 | Install 40 am dedicated circuit for EV Charging. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this … |
| RES-2622311 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Void | App. Oct 6, 2026 | $1,386 | Install 40 am dedicated circuit for EV Charging. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this … |
| RES-1722903 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Apr 12, 2018 | $275,000 | New Fire Sprinklered Single Story Single Family Residence 1,994sf habitable, 450sf attached garage, 136sf attached cover… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2018).