2510 O St
Sacramento 95816 · Midtown / Winn Park / Capital Avenue · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56891, -121.47532
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 $761,000 ($670,000–$852,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3A-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (16 ADU permits 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 Dec 17, 2019, 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 Midtown / Winn Park / Capital Avenue
89 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (52.9 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#3 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Midtown / Winn Park / Capital Avenue)
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: 2100 Q Street Mixed Use (0.29 mi W, 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 (~$9,125/yr at $761,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$760/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:
- 2510 O ST; 2510 O ST APT 1 APT 1; 2510 O ST APT 2 APT 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: $670,000 – $852,000 · 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
- 2100 Q Street Mixed Use (Entitled)0.29 mi W
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since Apr 29, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (600 housing units, $200,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Hattie's House (Entitled)0.3 mi E
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).
- 21Q Apartments (Fee estimate)0.3 mi W
In "Fee estimate" for 4.2 yr (since Aug 24, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (248 housing units, $65,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2504 Solons Aly (Issued)0.34 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 6.4 yr (first record Jun 22, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.5 yr. work_desc changed to "EPC - Construct New 3 Story ADU. 1st Floor - 544 SQ FT GARAGE/STORAGE ONLY ON FIRST FLOOR, 2nd Floor - 544 SQ FT, 3rd Floor - 315 SQ FT, Covered Patio - 38 SQ FT, Exterior Stairs - 58 SQ FT. Solar @ 4.29kw: $18,000.00 - PLNG-INSP. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per SB 407 (Note: Residences built after January 1, 1994 are exempt). SEE REVISION RES-2622092: Original solar equipment, SOLAR MODULE APTOS SOLAR DNA-120-MF23-330W MODULES INVERTER CHILICON CP-720-60-72-240-MCA New solar equipment, SOLAR MODULE APTOS SOLAR DNA 144-BF 26-440W INVERTER APTOS MAC 800 MICROINVERTER" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1924549 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 17, 2019 | $2,950 | Change-out installation of Gas - 030 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. Carb… |
| COM-1916389 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 28, 2019 | $12,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 23 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-005… |
| COM-1901526 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 25, 2019 | $4,500 | Change-out installation of Gas - Tankless to Gas - Tankless, located inside building, screening not required. Smoke & Ca… |
| COM-1901521 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 25, 2019 | $5,000 | Install new mini- split. HVAC System - NO DUCT WORK)The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in … |