Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
520 SHAW RIVER WAY
SACRAMENTO, CA 95831
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,409 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,556 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$269,301 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$72,490
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$196,811
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$264,021
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.32
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
43
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
50
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
38
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Custom Design
CountySACRAMENTO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(5)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EH
Martin Luther King Jr. K-8 SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi
John F. Kennedy High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
District: Sacramento City Unified School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 95831These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.122
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.43,543
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,615 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,707
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%
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How this home compares
520 Shaw River Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Bigger than 82% of homes in Sacramento County
- Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Pocket
- Older than 77% of homes in Pocket
How it measures up in Sacramento 95831
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sacramento 95831.
Living area2,409 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,893 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 79% of homes nearby
Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger
Bigger than 86% of homes nearby
Year built1980
OlderTypical 1981Newer
Newer than 48% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Sacramento 95831 | Sacramento County | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,409 ft² | 76% of homes | 79% of homes | 82% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.25 ac | 90% of homes | 86% of homes | 83% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1980 | 23% of homes | 48% of homes | 47% of homes |
About 520 Shaw River Way
When did 520 Shaw River Way, Sacramento, CA last sell?
520 Shaw River Way, Sacramento, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 520 Shaw River Way, Sacramento, CA?
520 Shaw River Way, Sacramento, CA has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,409 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.
When was 520 Shaw River Way, Sacramento, CA built?
520 Shaw River Way, Sacramento, CA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.
What schools serve 520 Shaw River Way, Sacramento, CA?
520 Shaw River Way, Sacramento, CA is assigned to Martin Luther King Jr. K-8 School (elementary), rated D+; John F. Kennedy High School (high), rated C. All sit in Sacramento City Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 520 Shaw River Way, Sacramento, CA compare to other homes in Sacramento 95831?
Among the 13,295 homes in Sacramento 95831, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,409 ft² against a typical 1,893 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1980 against a typical 1981). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 520 Shaw River Way, Sacramento, CA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Shaw River Way, Sacramento, CA was $3,556. The county assessed it at $269,301.
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