975 Acacia Ave
Sacramento 95815 · South Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62222, -121.44435
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 $362,000 ($319,000–$405,000).
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 7,841 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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$6,688 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Sep 9, 2026).
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: Affordable Housing (440 ft NW, 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 (~$4,577/yr at $362,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$381/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:
- 7,841 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03193
- Addresses on lot:
- 975 ACACIA 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 7,841 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: $319,000 – $405,000 · 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)440 ft NW
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)0.18 mi NW
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2951 Belden St (In review)0.14 mi SE
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.
- New home (Entitled)210 ft SE
In "Entitled" for 2.5 yr (since May 20, 2024), 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: Jgi Stucco (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Frazier Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Cuttle Construction (31 in ½ mi · New single-family home); William Lee Construction (3 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Gto Contractors (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2619425 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Sep 9, 2026 | $16,500 | Stucco Permit: Adding 1 coat of stucco over siding with acrylic stucco finish on all exterior. Carbon monoxide & Smoke… |
| RES-2012042 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Aug 5, 2020 | $16,000 | EPC - Adding a shower, plumbing, demising wall to separate existing bathroom and laundry room. |