1225 Ciric Ave
Sacramento 95833 · River Gardens · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61168, -121.48937
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $438,000 ($385,000–$491,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1 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
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 17, 2017, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New single-family home (RES-1603044): Pending in review for 10.7 yr (86.9× the 45d median) — slower than 90% of new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 90th pct 184d, n=3,657).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 1021/1031 Azusa St New SFD (0.21 mi SE, 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 (~$5,443/yr at $438,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$454/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:
- 6,288 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03126
- Addresses on lot:
- 1225 CIRIC 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 lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 6,288 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
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: $385,000 – $491,000 · 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
- 1021/1031 Azusa St New SFD (Entitled)0.21 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 9, 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 (4 housing units across 0 permits).
- New single-family home (RES-1603044) (Estimate)On this parcel
Pending in review for 10.7 yr (86.9× the 45d median) — slower than 90% of new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 90th pct 184d, n=3,657).
- New home at 959 Robins Nest Pl (In review)0.2 mi E
In "In review" for 13 mo (since Sep 30, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 959 Robins Nest Pl (Entitled)0.2 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 16, 2021), 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: Bhandal Construction (1 on parcel, 15 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Titus Builders (145 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Adkar (41 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Allstate Renovations (27 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Rose Remodeling (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1702468 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. May 17, 2017 | $225,221 | New Single Story 1761 SF, 409 SF Garage, 200 SF Patio, 49 SF Porch. ELEVATION B-2 4Bedroom, 2 bath. MP-1611905 |
| RES-1603044 | New single-family home | Estimate | App. Mar 1, 2016 | $206,260 | Fee estimate for 1550 square foot single family residence with 400 square foot covered patio and 400 square foot garage |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2018).