2518 P St
Sacramento 95816 · Midtown / Winn Park / Capital Avenue · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56777, -121.47551
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 $773,000 ($680,000–$866,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3A-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (14 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$11,616 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Mar 21, 2025).
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 (0.28 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 (~$9,262/yr at $773,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$772/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2518 P ST; 2518 P ST APT 1 APT 1; 2518 P 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: $680,000 – $866,000 · 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)0.28 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).
- 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).
- Hattie's House (Entitled)0.34 mi NE
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 2504 Solons Aly (Issued)0.26 mi SW
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 (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2504093 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 21, 2025 | $22,000 | EPC - Replace main meter stack with 7 units & 1 house panel. Provide surge protection per 2022 CEC |
| COM-2419603 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Sep 4, 2024 | $12,500 | Electrical Permit: For Units 1-7 Remove existing 100 amp sub panel and replace with new sub panel in same location. This… |
| COM-2419590 | Electrical / panel | Expired Application | App. Sep 4, 2024 | $12,500 | Remove existing 100 amp sub panel and replace with new subpanels like for like |
| COM-2201102 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jan 21, 2022 | $8,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 100 gallon to Gas - 100 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. Carbo… |