1520 River Park Dr
Sacramento 95815 · Point West · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.59936, -121.43630
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned OB-R-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $389,000 ($342,000–$436,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone OB-R-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 2, 2022, 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
- ! 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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: The Palms 25 Unit Building (0.14 mi S, 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 (~$4,885/yr at $389,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$407/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:
- 30,971 sq ft (0.71 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · One Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03073
- Addresses on lot:
- 1520 RIVER PARK DR
Zoning & Land Use
OB-R-PUD — Low-Rise Mixed-Use Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned OB (mixed use): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned OB (mixed use), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned OB (mixed use), not a single-family residential 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 X: reduced flood risk due to levee (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: $342,000 – $436,000 · 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
- The Palms 25 Unit Building (Entitled)0.14 mi S
In "Entitled" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 25, 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 (25 housing units, $7,125,000 declared valuation across 15 permits).
- Kaiser Sacramento Point West MOB - PV Revisions (Approved)0.38 mi SE
In "Approved" for 6.7 yr (since Feb 13, 2020), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150).
- UCDH Modular Building (Finaled / completed)370 ft N
High-impact scale ($1,000,000 declared valuation across 8 permits).
- Chase Bank (Finaled / completed)0.37 mi E
High-impact scale ($1,100,000 declared valuation across 24 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bonney Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Northman Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Ellis Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Sign Technology (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Kf Development And Construction (128 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIG-2206630 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. May 2, 2022 | $3,500 | Install new Monument Sign. |
| COM-2004024 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Mar 5, 2020 | $11,250 | C/O PACKAGE UNIT: 4 TON CARRIER PACKAGE UNIT / AFUE 81% 48K BTU's / 14 SEER / 12 EER / HSPF 8.0 ROOFTOP / NO DUCTING |
| COM-1714722 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 15, 2017 | $9,000 | Replace existing roof mount unit with new. Like for like replacement. |
| COM-1605606 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 13, 2016 | $8,750 | HVAC change out roof mount package like for like. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in t… |