1811 W St
Sacramento 95818 · Richmond Grove · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56320, -121.48820
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 $743,000 ($654,000–$832,000).
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 (+$22,770 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Aug 1, 2024).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Richmond Grove
27 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (45.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#74 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Richmond Grove)
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: Sakura Apartments - Affordable Housing Mixed Use (0.28 mi NW, issued). 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 (~$8,920/yr at $743,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$743/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 · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1811 W ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-3A-SPD — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 6)
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 06067C0180J, 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: $654,000 – $832,000 · 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
- Sakura Apartments - Affordable Housing Mixed Use (Issued)0.28 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 29, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. High-impact scale (134 housing units, 133 deed-restricted affordable, $16,753,756 declared valuation across 25 permits). current_status changed to "Process Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 2131 16th Street Modular Mixed-Use Building (Entitled)0.18 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 26, 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 (41 housing units, $1,776,031 declared valuation across 4 permits).
- 2401 13th St. Apartment Complex (Fee estimate)0.41 mi W
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 duplex at 1721 Tomato Aly (Applied)0.2 mi N
In "Applied" for 7 mo (since Apr 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 "Expired Application" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Kleenair Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Diamond D Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Repair tied to a housing/code case); Plumb Pro (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Grupe Homes (25 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Black Pine Builders (16 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2416822 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 1, 2024 | $45,000 | Remodel Permit: Kitchen: new appliances, counter tops backsplash, sink, faucets, cabinets, and flooring. Bathroom: Ins… |
| RES-2104261 | Repair tied to a housing/code case | Finaled | Iss. Mar 25, 2021 | $5,865 | EPC - HSG-#15-024526 - Replace existing back porch and steps w/ same dimension porch and steps to be built to 2019 codes |
| RES-2105789 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 19, 2021 | $3,946 | Replace existing water service from meter to home w/ 1" PVC - approx 50'. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms required per C… |
| RES-2102688 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 9, 2021 | $14,129 | HSG #15-024526 - HVAC C/O LIKE FOR LIKE 2.5 TON 80% AFUE 14SEER W/ NEW R-8 DUCTWORK. The existing unit shall be removed.… |