517 Uptown Aly
Sacramento 95818 · Southside Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56939, -121.50487
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 $648,000 ($570,000–$726,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3A-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (13 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$21,594 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jan 22, 2025).
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: R St Apartments (0.28 mi N, 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 (~$7,837/yr at $648,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$653/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:
- 2,584 sq ft (0.06 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 517 UPTOWN ALY
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 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: $570,000 – $726,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95818) · FY 2026
Studio $1,950 · 1BR $2,050 · 2BR $2,520 · 3BR $3,350 · 4BR $3,870
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- R St Apartments (Fee estimate)0.28 mi N
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2018 6th St (In review)320 ft NE
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.
- 905 S Street Apartments (Entitled)0.36 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).
- Mixed Use Apartment Complex (Entitled)0.37 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 19, 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 (49 housing units, $9,892,500 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Es Solar (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Gr Home Renovation (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Sunrun Installation Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Select Home Improvements (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Bardis Homes (96 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2501467 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jan 22, 2025 | — | REVISION TO RES-2427284 - Updated one-line diagram to show existing service & placard added to the plans, adding lug kit… |
| RES-2427284 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Dec 17, 2024 | $36,700 | Install ESS and new subpanel. All supply side connections, main breaker change-out, and/or panel upgrade will require a … |
| RES-2224807 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Nov 22, 2022 | $8,790 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2118987 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Sep 8, 2021 | $13,852 | 4.22kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main breake… |