616 S St
Sacramento 95811 · Southside Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57130, -121.50248
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RO-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $708,000 ($623,000–$793,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RO-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (12 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 Mar 12, 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 Southside Park
33 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (47.4 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#18 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Southside Park)
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: 905 S Street Apartments (0.22 mi E, 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 (~$8,521/yr at $708,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$710/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 · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 616 S ST; 618 S ST
Zoning & Land Use
RO-SPD — Residential Office Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RO (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 RO (mixed use), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RO (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: reduced flood risk due to levee (all 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: $623,000 – $793,000 · 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
- 905 S Street Apartments (Entitled)0.22 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 8, 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 (227 housing units, $65,000,000 declared valuation across 4 permits).
- 10th & R Mixed Use (Entitled)0.3 mi E
In "Entitled" for 2.7 yr (since Feb 29, 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 (27 housing units, $7,500,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2018 6th St (In review)0.12 mi SW
In "In review" for 8 mo (since Mar 27, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Plan Check Target" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- The Monarch - 805 R ST State Building (Issued)0.19 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 3.9 yr (first record Dec 13, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo. High-impact scale (241 housing units, 239 deed-restricted affordable, $33,544,000 declared valuation across 13 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Cooper Electric (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Bob Jahns Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Air Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Prestige Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Icon General Contractors (78 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2600221 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Mar 12, 2026 | $4,000 | Electrical Permit: This is a triplex panel change. 1 service entrance separated through a gutter box. Like for like pa… |
| RES-2603944 | Electrical / panel | Void | App. Feb 27, 2026 | $3,000 | Electrical Permit: Like for like 100 amp panel replacement. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sec… |
| RES-2303805 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 27, 2023 | $16,840 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 2 layer(s), 16 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-00… |
| RES-2000825 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 16, 2020 | $4,000 | Tear Off - No, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 14 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection re… |