2524 C St
Sacramento 95816 · New Era Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58210, -121.46899
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1B-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $874,000 ($769,000–$979,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1B-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (10 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$4,800 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Apr 1, 2021).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in New Era Park
26 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (37.0 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#8 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (New Era Park)
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: Democracy Alley Residences (0.22 mi SE, 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 (~$10,414/yr at $874,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$868/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 · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2524 C ST; 2526 C ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1B-SPD — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1B (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1B (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1B (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling 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: $769,000 – $979,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95816) · FY 2026
Studio $2,120 · 1BR $2,220 · 2BR $2,730 · 3BR $3,630 · 4BR $4,190
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Democracy Alley Residences (Entitled)0.22 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 20, 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 (10 housing units across 0 permits).
- 23rd & F Street - Mixed Use Apartments (In review)0.32 mi W
In "In review" for 2.7 yr (since Mar 6, 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 (33 housing units, $2,961,763 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 20th Place Apartments (Fee estimate)0.5 mi W
In "Fee estimate" for 5.6 yr (since Apr 21, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (50 housing units, $12,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Equipment Building, fiber-optic (Issued)420 ft NE
Active in "Issued" for 21 mo (first record Feb 7, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Pruden Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Solarcity (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Alpha Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Minh Nguyen Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); TNHC Realty And Construction (16 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2106845 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 1, 2021 | $3,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-1711095 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jun 26, 2017 | $9,950 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-1606771 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. May 3, 2016 | $10,342 | Install 4.68 DC KW Rooftop Solar PV System with a New Load Center. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference C… |
| RES-1606013 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 20, 2016 | $19,000 | Tear Off - No, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 19 squares of Sheet Steel Roofing. In-progress inspection required if 10 square… |