1717 2nd St
Sacramento 95811 · Downtown · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57445, -121.50712
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned OB-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $635,000 ($559,000–$711,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone OB-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 8 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 30, 2026, 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 Downtown
162 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (114.0 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#33 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Downtown)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
about 26% 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: R St Apartments (520 ft SE, fee estimate). 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 (~$7,689/yr at $635,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$641/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:
- 51,401 sq ft (1.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · Two Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03269
- Addresses on lot:
- 1717 2ND ST; 1718 3RD ST
Zoning & Land Use
OB-SPD — Low-Rise Mixed-Use Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 8)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned OB (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 OB (mixed use), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned OB (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: minimal flood hazard (about 26% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 74% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0160J, 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: $559,000 – $711,000 · 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
- R St Apartments (Fee estimate)520 ft SE
In "Fee estimate" for 3.9 yr (since Jan 3, 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 (300 housing units, $85,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 3S Mixed-Use (Entitled)0.13 mi S
In "Entitled" for 6.6 yr (since Mar 24, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (190 housing units across 0 permits).
- 27 Story Residential Mixed Use (Fee estimate)0.33 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 11, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (231 housing units, $112,000,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- 301 Capitol Mall (Fee estimate)0.43 mi NE
In "Fee estimate" for 9.8 yr (since Jan 27, 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 (100 housing units, $200,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ap Thomas Construction (1 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); California Single Ply (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Air Works (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); John F Otto (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Icon General Contractors (74 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIG-2524891 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Jan 30, 2026 | $50,000 | EPC - Roof Top Building SIGN Installation |
| COM-2205631 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 15, 2022 | $21,100 | A/C #2 REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISITNG 12.5 TON ROOFTOP GAS PACKAGE UNIT, LIKE FOR LIKE, DUCTWORK PERMITTED. The existing u… |
| COM-2204493 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Mar 1, 2022 | $13,800 | A/C REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING 5 TON GAS PACKAGE UNIT LIKE FOR LIKE. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference… |
| COM-2015738 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 1, 2020 | $14,910 | REMOVE AND REPLACE (1) 7.5 TON GAS/ELECTRIC ROOFTOP PACKAGE UNIT (LIKE FOR LIKE). |
| COM-1906482 | Commercial tenant improvement |