2818 H St
Sacramento 95816 · Marshall School · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57553, -121.46770
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 $814,000 ($716,000–$912,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3A-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (6 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 7 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 8, 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 Marshall School
26 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (48.1 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#59 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Marshall School)
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 (0.34 mi N, 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 (~$9,730/yr at $814,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$811/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:
- 6,400 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Residential Conversion
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2818 H ST; 2820 H ST
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: $716,000 – $912,000 · 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)0.34 mi N
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).
- Hattie's House (Entitled)0.38 mi S
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 6, 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 (24 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1301 32nd St (In review)0.47 mi S
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Nov 13, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). project_name changed to "GARAGE CONVERSION TO ADU" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 2415 K Street Duplexes (Entitled)0.38 mi W
In "Entitled" for 17 mo (since Jun 6, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (20 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Elk Grove Plumbing And Drain (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Acr Electrical And Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); A And M Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); 3js Electric And Painting (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Wfc Builders (21 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2622545 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Oct 8, 2026 | $15,000 | REPLACE EXISITING WOOD SIDING TO NEW FIBRO CONCRETE. ALL SIDES. CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARMS REQUIRED. REFERENCE CRC S… |
| RES-2616952 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 5, 2026 | $18,350 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 16 squares of 40yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-2416175 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jul 23, 2024 | $2,450 | Change-out installation of Electric - 040 gallon to Electric - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not requir… |
| RES-2416173 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jul 23, 2024 | $3,750 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |