The perfect fixer opportunity in Sacramento! This charming 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch style home could become the home of your dreams with just a little updating and loving care. Offering a spacious kitchen, open living room, separate family room, generous master bedroom, RV access and a huge backyard. Close to shopping, dining, and all that Sacramento has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$283Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sidney Poritz•DRE #01848054• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Ted DeFazio•DRE #01760318• Ellington Properties
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12,197
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
1,690
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sacramento County
APN
25503710240000
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green, Pool
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2025.
RD-4
NPA
Residential 4 District
Allows the keeping of animals and raising of crops for educational, recreational, or income purposes, except a minimum lot size of 8500 sq ft is permitted if a public sewer facility is in use or if a public sewage facility and public water facility are both in use. Convenience centers are permitted, subject to issuance of a use permit. Minimum lot width and public street frontage is 65 ft.
Zone overlays
Neighborhood Preservation Area Combining Zoning District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Sidewalks: Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s)
Other Bathroom Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Piped
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Linoleum/Vinyl
Laundry Features: Inside Room
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Type: Baths Other, Family Room, Master Bathroom
Kitchen Features: Tile Counter
Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Formal Area, Space in Kitchen
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Back Yard
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Tile
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Detached
Year Built: 1,972
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscape Front, Manual Sprinkler F&R, Shape Regular
Lot Size Square Feet: 12,197
Lot Size Acres: 0.28
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: In & Connected
Irrigation Source: None
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Sacramento
Elementary School District: San Juan Unified
Middle Or Junior School District: San Juan Unified
High School District: San Juan Unified
Location Information
Postal Code Plus 4: 2923
Postal Code: 95821
County Or Parish: Sacramento
CrossStreet: Payton Street
Directions: North on Eastern, right on Edison, left on Payton, left on Rio Tinto.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 4242
Subdivision Name: Sherrod Estates
Unparsed Address: 4242 Rio Tinto Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821-2923
Street Address Filtered: 4242 Rio Tinto Ave
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,690
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Sacramento County
APN: 25503710240000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 28, 2025
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Ted J DeFazio
Around this home
Schools
Pasadena Avenue Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Winston Churchill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Mira Loma High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
33 unhealthy days expected this year, 38 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sacramento, CA • 95821
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.8 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
13.8 hrs
4.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$455,000 – $551,000
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