5600 Elvas Ave
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57051, -121.43361
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $788,000 ($693,000–$883,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 18, 2022, 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: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: 5617 Elvas Avenue Mixed Use (250 ft S, 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 (~$9,433/yr at $788,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$786/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:
- 8,967 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · One Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 5600 ELVAS AVE
Zoning & Land Use
C-2 — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0183H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $693,000 – $883,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95819) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,150 · 2BR $2,640 · 3BR $3,510 · 4BR $4,050
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 5617 Elvas Avenue Mixed Use (Entitled)250 ft S
In "Entitled" for 3.5 yr (since Jun 1, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (30 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home at 5208 Sutter Park Way (Issued)0.25 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 4.5 yr (first record May 3, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,200,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- 5257 Sutter Park Way SFR (Entitled)0.25 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 21, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 448 Pala Way (Entitled)0.42 mi W
In "Entitled" for 2.7 yr (since Feb 16, 2024), 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: Nar Fine Carpentry (4 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Nor Cal Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Tim Lewis Communities (95 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Wells Pools (21 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Premier Pools (17 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2201078 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jan 18, 2022 | $1,500 | Permit to complete expired permit COM-1722199 for final inspection SHARED PLANS-BUILDING 1---New bathroom fixtures and … |
| COM-1905410 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 28, 2019 | $1,500 | EXPEDITED - Installation of new 200AMP panel and underground conduit for new pole. |
| COM-1722199 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 1, 2018 | $10,000 | SHARED PLANS-BUILDING 1---New bathroom fixtures and tile/floor, New entry door. |
| COM-1722197 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 1, 2018 | $35,000 | SHARED PLANS WITH COM-1722199 -BUILDING 2-Convert from Auto shop to open Office. New Rooftop HVAC, New Storefront, Gas f… |