510 Alhambra Blvd
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57796, -121.46342
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RO-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $765,000 ($673,000–$857,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RO-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (3 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 4, 2019, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in East Sacramento
522 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (62.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#48 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (East Sacramento)
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 (0.2 mi NW, 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 (~$9,171/yr at $765,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$764/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:
- 9,600 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 510 ALHAMBRA BLVD; 510 ALHAMBRA BLVD APT 10 APT 10; 510 ALHAMBRA BLVD APT 11 APT 11
Zoning & Land Use
RO-SPD — Residential Office Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RO (mixed use): 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 RO (mixed use), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RO (mixed use), 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: $673,000 – $857,000 · 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)0.2 mi NW
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).
- Equipment Building, fiber-optic (Issued)0.45 mi NW
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.
- D Street Duplexes (Entitled)0.2 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 2.3 yr (since Jul 9, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2801 D St (Entitled)0.23 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 12, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Hall Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Star Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Sonoran Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Independent Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); TNHC Realty And Construction (133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1916888 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 4, 2019 | $7,000 | 78 ft Trenchless sewer line repair. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per… |
| COM-1909927 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. May 31, 2019 | $19,492 | C/O 46 windows on entire complex ( 12 units / 1 building ) like for like . Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Refe… |
| COM-1902830 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 15, 2019 | $34,999 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 60 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0013 |
| COM-1608855 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 7, 2016 | $15,157 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 32 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0187 |