2531 Broadway
Sacramento 95818 · Curtis Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55828, -121.47926
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $699,000 ($615,000–$783,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 21, 2026, 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 Curtis Park
124 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (47.5 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#29 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Curtis 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: Delta Bungalows - W Street Housing Community (0.46 mi E, 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 (~$8,419/yr at $699,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$702/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:
- 3,200 sq ft (0.07 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Single Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2531 BROADWAY
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), 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: $615,000 – $783,000 · 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
- Delta Bungalows - W Street Housing Community (Entitled)0.46 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Sep 28, 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 (16 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2519 Victorian Aly (In review)0.2 mi N
Active in "In review" for 12 mo (first record Nov 13, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 9 mo. High-impact scale (4 housing units, $638,800 declared valuation across 1 permit). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2504 Solons Aly (Issued)0.43 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 6.4 yr (first record Jun 22, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.5 yr. work_desc changed to "EPC - Construct New 3 Story ADU. 1st Floor - 544 SQ FT GARAGE/STORAGE ONLY ON FIRST FLOOR, 2nd Floor - 544 SQ FT, 3rd Floor - 315 SQ FT, Covered Patio - 38 SQ FT, Exterior Stairs - 58 SQ FT. Solar @ 4.29kw: $18,000.00 - PLNG-INSP. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per SB 407 (Note: Residences built after January 1, 1994 are exempt). SEE REVISION RES-2622092: Original solar equipment, SOLAR MODULE APTOS SOLAR DNA-120-MF23-330W MODULES INVERTER CHILICON CP-720-60-72-240-MCA New solar equipment, SOLAR MODULE APTOS SOLAR DNA 144-BF 26-440W INVERTER APTOS MAC 800 MICROINVERTER" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Victorian Aly (APN 009-0205-025-0000)) (Entitled)0.15 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 20 mo (since Mar 6, 2025), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2623583 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Oct 21, 2026 | $15,500 | REPLACE 40 FEET OF CAST IRON PIPE WITH NEW ABS PIPE IN DIRT INSTALL TWO WAY CLEAN OUT OUTSIDE OF BUILDING CARBON MONOXID… |