815 17th St
Sacramento 95811 · Boulevard Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57942, -121.48289
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3A-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $889,000 ($782,000–$996,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3A-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (1 ADU permit permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 10, 2024, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
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: Juno Mixed-Use (0.11 mi SW, in review). 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 (~$10,585/yr at $889,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$882/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:
- 3,485 sq ft (0.08 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Four Family · Fourplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 815 17TH ST; 815 17TH ST UNIT 1 UNIT 1; 815 17TH ST UNIT 2 UNIT 2
Zoning & Land Use
R-3A-SPD — Multi-Unit 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-3A (multifamily residential): 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 R-3A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3A (multifamily residential), 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: $782,000 – $996,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95811) · FY 2026
Studio $1,840 · 1BR $1,930 · 2BR $2,380 · 3BR $3,170 · 4BR $3,650
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Juno Mixed-Use (In review)0.11 mi SW
In "In review" for 9.6 yr (since Apr 18, 2017), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (198 housing units, $55,118,716 declared valuation across 11 permits).
- The Grace (Entitled)0.22 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 3.4 yr (since Jun 27, 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 (26 housing units across 0 permits).
- Convention Center Hotel (Fee estimate)0.3 mi SW
In "Fee estimate" for 3.3 yr (since Jul 13, 2023), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale (28 housing units, $175,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 2101 J Mixed Use (Entitled)0.32 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Jan 5, 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 (40 housing units, $11,357,445 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bonney Plumbing (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Cosmic Renovation And Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Water Heater Experts (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Bt Builders (40 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Syncon Homes Of California (31 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2400654 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 10, 2024 | $8,064 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Furnace Only (Split System) to Furnace Only (Split System). The existing unit shall b… |
| COM-2213966 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 1, 2022 | $9,000 | Change out Split System/2 Ton Lennox Basic AC only/15 SEER/12.7 EER/Garage/No Ducting |
| COM-2208956 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 29, 2022 | $11,250 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 25 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-001… |
| COM-2008616 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. May 26, 2020 | $9,000 | UNIT 4 - No Ductwork - Change-out existing HVAC placed in the same locations. The appliance/s shall not exceed the size … |
| COM-1912804 |