2710 U St
Sacramento 95818 · Newton Booth · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56161, -121.47542
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 $731,000 ($643,000–$819,000).
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
- ✓ 8 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 3, 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 Newton Booth
45 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (44.4 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#72 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Newton Booth)
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
General repair (COM-2200513): Issued after 4 mo (7.9× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3243 X St (0.45 mi SE, in review). 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 (~$8,783/yr at $731,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$732/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:
- 12,800 sq ft (0.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2710 U ST; 2710 U ST APT 1 APT 1; 2710 U 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 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: $643,000 – $819,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3243 X St (In review)0.45 mi SE
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Nov 6, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-10-07" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- General repair (COM-2200513) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo (7.9× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
- New duplex at 2616 Q St (In review)0.33 mi N
In "In review" for 15 mo (since Aug 26, 2025), exceeding the 184d median and 416d 75th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115). current_status changed to "Plan Check Target" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 2708 T Street Duplexes (Entitled)0.1 mi N
In "Entitled" for 2.6 yr (since Apr 5, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: B Line Construction (1 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Njg Enterprises (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · General repair); Rov Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Rotoco (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Alex Perez Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2520780 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 3, 2025 | $9,000 | Roof Permit: FOR 2710-2714 Tear off and install 7 squares of 30 yr laminated dimensional composition roofing material. I… |
| COM-2423118 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 21, 2024 | $13,470 | Change-out installation of Gas - 100 gallon to Gas - 100 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| COM-2224222 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Nov 14, 2022 | — | EPC - Revision COM-2219470 Relocated pile # 20 & #21. Changed bracket type on pile #23. |
| COM-2219470 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. Oct 12, 2022 | $90,837 | EPC - Foundation Repair Installation of 23 helical piles |
| COM-2212798 |