2517 E St
Sacramento 95816 · New Era Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58052, -121.47006
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 $1,116,000 ($982,000–$1,250,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1B-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (11 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$391,687 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Jun 12, 2025).
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 (0.24 mi E, 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 (~$13,172/yr at $1,116,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$1,098/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2516 DEMOCRACY ALY; 2517 E 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: $982,000 – $1,250,000 · 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)0.24 mi E
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)0.24 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).
- Equipment Building, fiber-optic (Issued)0.2 mi 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.
- Improv Aly (Issued)0.45 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 7.8 yr (first record Jan 14, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.7 yr. High-impact scale (5 housing units, $850,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Mills Builders (5 on parcel, 9 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Lees Accu Tech Service (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Mack Construction (10 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Veritas Design Build (7 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Wfc Builders (6 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2512273 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 12, 2025 | $27,782 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2508232 | HVAC / heat pump | Withdrawn | Iss. Apr 23, 2025 | $27,782 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2508053 | HVAC / heat pump | Withdrawn | Iss. Apr 21, 2025 | $27,782 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System (all-electric heat pump) to Split System (all-electric heat pump). The e… |
| RES-2403363 | Addition (adds square footage) |