5610 Elvas Ave
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57027, -121.43364
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $781,000 ($687,000–$875,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 8 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 24, 2023, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Remodel / interior alteration (COM-1704444): Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 5617 Elvas Avenue Mixed Use (170 ft 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 (~$9,353/yr at $781,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$779/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:
- 8,112 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Warehouse · Other
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 5610 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: $687,000 – $875,000 · 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)170 ft SE
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).
- Remodel / interior alteration (COM-1704444) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
- Commercial tenant improvement (COM-1606667) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 8 mo (3.7× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
- New home at 5208 Sutter Park Way (Issued)0.26 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: California Dream Construction (3 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Hendrickson Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Javis Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Sentinel Fire Equipment (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Tim Lewis Communities (95 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2318098 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 24, 2023 | $23,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 30 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-001… |
| COM-2224447 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Nov 16, 2022 | — | EPC - Removed three interior non structural walls and two doors from the project |
| COM-2127062 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. May 20, 2022 | $70,000 | EPC - non sprinklered Bldg: remodel an existing serving kitchen, bar and seating area into a full service commercial kit… |
| COM-2207544 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Apr 21, 2022 | $2,000 | EPC - Hookup Ansul UL300 Hood/Duct Fire System |
| COM-1921890 |