515 9th St
Sacramento 95814 · Alkali Flat · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58561, -121.49239
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3A-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $592,000 ($521,000–$663,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3A-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (6 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 14, 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)
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Blokable Apartment (0.16 mi NW, fee estimate). 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 (~$7,199/yr at $592,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$600/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:
- 3,049 sq ft (0.07 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03186
- Addresses on lot:
- 515 9TH ST; 515 9TH ST APT A APT A; 515 9TH ST APT B APT B
Zoning & Land Use
R-3A-SPD — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 06067C0180J, 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: $521,000 – $663,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95814) · FY 2026
Studio $1,640 · 1BR $1,720 · 2BR $2,120 · 3BR $2,820 · 4BR $3,250
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Blokable Apartment (Fee estimate)0.16 mi NW
In "Fee estimate" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 2, 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 (21 housing units, $10,630,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Railyards Lot 43 Multifamily Five Story (Fee estimate)0.21 mi W
In "Fee estimate" for 2.6 yr (since Apr 3, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (300 housing units, $80,216,824 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Outbuilding #1 at SRFC Stadium (In review)0.31 mi N
In "In review" for 15 mo (since Aug 27, 2025), exceeding the 241d median and 334d 75th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($450,000,000 declared valuation across 18 permits). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 1121 I Street Eight Story Mixed Use (In review)0.32 mi S
In "In review" for 2.8 yr (since Jan 19, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (206 housing units, $61,800,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Jp Gallagher Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Rpm HVAC Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Joseph Stanley Plumbing Service And Repair (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Black Pine Builders (129 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Icon General Contractors (82 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2622849 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Oct 14, 2026 | $2,550 | CHANGE OUT WATER HEATER LIKE FOR LIKE. 30 GALLON GAS TANK WATER HEATER IN AN INTERIOR CLOSET LOCATED INSIDE BUILDING, SC… |
| COM-2017926 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Sep 30, 2020 | $8,900 | UNIT B - 2 Ton Heat Pump Split System c/o, with new R-8 duct. 14 SEER 8 HSPF like for like.The existing unit shall be re… |
| COM-2012861 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 11, 2020 | $43,526 | EPC - Unit B***Repair of fire damage to apartment building after a minor fire. Remove/replace damaged interior finishes … |