52 Morell Ct
Sacramento 95833 · River Gardens · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60855, -121.48216
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $447,000 ($393,000–$501,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (7 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 26, 2024, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A99, all of the lot of lot)
Zone A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Northview Apartments (0.18 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$5,546/yr at $447,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$462/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:
- 8,097 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03126
- Addresses on lot:
- 52 MORELL CT
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
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 A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0176J, 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: $393,000 – $501,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95833) · FY 2026
Studio $1,920 · 1BR $2,020 · 2BR $2,480 · 3BR $3,300 · 4BR $3,810
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Northview Apartments (Entitled)0.18 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 21, 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 (21 housing units, $4,045,592 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Northview Estate (Entitled)0.2 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Jan 22, 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 (11 housing units across 0 permits).
- Northview Pointe (Entitled)0.2 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since May 19, 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 (67 housing units across 0 permits).
- for 12 Unit Apartment Building (Fee estimate)0.23 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 7.5 yr (since May 31, 2019), 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, $1,390,404 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Master Building Solutions (1 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Maverick Electrical Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); South Placer Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Independent Plumbing Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Bhandal Construction (15 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2416318 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 26, 2024 | $23,034 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2415311 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 15, 2024 | $4,180 | HVAC Permit: Change out like for like compressor only. No ducts. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shal… |
| RES-2404725 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 5, 2024 | $1,800 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-1617870 | New single-family home | Finaled |