1931 Frienza Ave
Sacramento 95815 · Swanston Estates · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61329, -121.42182
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 $587,000 ($517,000–$657,000).
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 21,780 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 3 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$195,266 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Oct 14, 2024).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
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: Glenrose Townhomes Time Extension (0.15 mi NW, 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 (~$7,142/yr at $587,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$595/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:
- 21,780 sq ft (0.50 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03402
- Addresses on lot:
- 1931 FRIENZA 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 21,780 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: $517,000 – $657,000 · 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
- Glenrose Townhomes Time Extension (Entitled)0.15 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 6.7 yr (since Mar 10, 2020), 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 across 0 permits).
- Villa of Ethan (Entitled)0.28 mi S
In "Entitled" for 4.2 yr (since Sep 9, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (5 housing units across 0 permits).
- Marconi Avenue Multi-Unit Complex (Entitled)0.47 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 2.9 yr (since Dec 7, 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 (8 housing units across 0 permits).
- New commercial building at 1812 Auburn Blvd (Fee estimate)0.47 mi N
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: Richard Sanders General Contractor (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Freedom Forever (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Armstrong Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Ferrand Construction (7 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Gw Demolition (5 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2422550 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Oct 14, 2024 | — | REVISION TO RES-2421462 - EQUIPMENT CHANGE, LAYOUT CHANGE |
| RES-2421462 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Sep 30, 2024 | $78,019 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 14kw Solar PV System, and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). REVISION TO RES-… |
| RES-2304528 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Mar 8, 2023 | — | EPC REVISION TO RES-2202539- Changes to porch Framing |
| RES-2202539 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Mar 24, 2022 | $288,590 | EPC - Convert 288 SQ FT of Existing Garage to Habitable Living Space. Adding 1615 SQ FT to Existing Residence to Create … |
| RES-2202710 |