2685 Harkness St
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55726, -121.49188
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $910,000 ($801,000–$1,019,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 3,920 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 18 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 16, 2025, 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 Land Park
245 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (69.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#42 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (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: Mixed Use 5 Story (0.3 mi NE, 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 (~$10,824/yr at $910,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$902/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:
- 3,920 sq ft (0.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2683 HARKNESS ST; 2685 HARKNESS ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-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-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 3,920 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
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 06067C0190H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $801,000 – $1,019,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
30 active or recent development projects (117 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 965 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction10 permits (16 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)25 permits (29 units)
- Demolition13 permits
- Additions & renovations148 permits
- Building systems687 permits
- Repairs27 permits
- Other55 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Mixed Use 5 Story (Entitled)0.3 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 7.1 yr (since Oct 23, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (47 housing units, $11,609,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- 2401 13th St. Apartment Complex (Fee estimate)0.48 mi NW
In "Fee estimate" for 21 mo (since Feb 11, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (15 housing units, $2,450,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 2132 Marshall Way (Issued)0.44 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 1, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $805,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2651 17th St (Entitled)430 ft N
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 19, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Brothers Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Independent Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Abrahams Construction (42 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (20 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Premier Pools (13 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2514966 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jul 16, 2025 | $11,342 | E-Permit: Water Re-pipe, 80 L.F. 2683 and 2685 Harkness St. |
| RES-2216925 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Aug 11, 2022 | $9,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work. |