2601 5th St
Sacramento 95818 · Upper Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56372, -121.50644
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-4A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $239,000 ($210,000–$268,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-4A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 16, 2022, 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 Upper Land Park
68 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (42.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#27 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Upper Land 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: 29SC Maven V Apartments (0.11 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 (~$3,175/yr at $239,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$265/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:
- 30,063 sq ft (0.69 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Vacant · Site (Under 2ac)
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2601 5TH ST; 530 1ST AVE; 532 1ST AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-4A — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 5)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-4A (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. The assessor lists the lot as vacant: an ADU needs an existing or proposed main home.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-4A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-4A (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: $210,000 – $268,000 · 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
- 29SC Maven V Apartments (Entitled)0.11 mi W
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 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 (252 housing units across 0 permits).
- Mixed Use Apartment Complex (Entitled)0.18 mi NW
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).
- New duplex at 1007 W St (Issued)0.42 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 6.9 yr (first record Jan 2, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.2 yr. High-impact scale (2 housing units, $765,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2117 3rd St (In review)0.44 mi N
In "In review" for 6 mo (since May 29, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). work_desc changed to "EPC - HSG File #25-006734 –AB 2533 SUBMITTAL Legalize the unpermitted conversion of a detached garage into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), consisting of a 256 sq. ft. studio with one (1) full bathroom, and a 71 sq. ft. attached covered patio. SEPARATE PERMIT TO BE ISSUED TO LEGALIZE BASEMENT UNIT ON EXISTING HOUSE. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R310 & R311. ALL WORK SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Jericho Wrecking (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Demolition); Bardis Homes (238 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Indie Capital Constructors (29 in ½ mi · New duplex / half-plex); Mastec Network Solutions (11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2203458 | Demolition | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 16, 2022 | $30,000 | HSG: 19-033895 Demolish and remove all structures and debris due to fire major fire event. Ensure all water and gas and … |