1255 University Ave
Sacramento 95825 · Campus Commons · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56141, -121.41471
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3A-PC-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $435,000 ($383,000–$487,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3A-PC-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 10 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 28, 2026, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Campus Commons
48 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (35.7 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#69 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Campus Commons)
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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$5,409/yr at $435,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$451/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:
- 152,460 sq ft (3.50 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03161
- Addresses on lot:
- 1255 UNIVERSITY AVE; 1255 UNIVERSITY AVE # 101 # 101; 1255 UNIVERSITY AVE # 102 # 102
Zoning & Land Use
R-3A-PC-PUD — Multi-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-3A (multifamily residential): 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 R-3A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3A (multifamily residential), 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 06067C0195H, 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: $383,000 – $487,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95825) · FY 2026
Studio $1,750 · 1BR $1,840 · 2BR $2,260 · 3BR $3,010 · 4BR $3,470
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Val Mir Heating And Cooling Service (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Renewage Energy Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · EV charger); Advanced Roof Design (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Rowar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Bay Alarm (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2621179 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Sep 28, 2026 | $8,000 | REMOVE AND REPLACE LIKE FOR LIKE HP HVAC, UNIT ON GROUND.NO DUCT WORK PERMITTED.CF-1R-ALT-HVAC ON FILE.THE EXISTING UNIT… |
| COM-2501215 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Jan 29, 2025 | $13,202 | EPC - REPLACE THE EXISTING MANUAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM DUE TO THE PANEL NO LONGER WORKING. |
| RES-2418634 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Aug 21, 2024 | $9,850 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-2418629 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Aug 21, 2024 | $9,850 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-2415354 |