2538 San Fernando Way
Sacramento 95818 · Curtis Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55615, -121.47653
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-4 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $727,000 ($640,000–$814,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-4 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (8 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$26,625 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Feb 19, 2026).
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: Accessory dwelling unit at 3243 X St (0.37 mi E, 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 (~$8,738/yr at $727,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$728/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:
- 3,240 sq ft (0.07 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2538 SAN FERNANDO WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-4 — 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-4 (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-4 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-4 (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: $640,000 – $814,000 · 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)0.37 mi E
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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2832 34th St (In review)0.47 mi SE
In "In review" for 2 yr (since Nov 5, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (4 housing units, $524,150 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- The Hatchery Multi-Family (33 Income-Restricted Units) (In review)0.31 mi SE
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Oct 31, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (33 housing units, 4 deed-restricted affordable, $4,009,938 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- W Street Four-Plexes (Entitled)0.4 mi E
In "Entitled" for 18 mo (since May 14, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (4 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Chriswell Home Improvements (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Lfg Construction (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Alli Construction (10 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Pinnacle (9 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Spdarchitects (8 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2600035 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Feb 19, 2026 | $35,500 | EPC - DECK - REMOVE (E) DECK AND ALL ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS. SEE PLANS INSTALL (N) 97 SQ FT DECK AND ALL ASSOCIATED COMPO… |
| RES-2518983 | Windows / doors / siding | Expired Application | App. Sep 9, 2025 | $35,500 | EPC - Adding deck and replacing siding Replace front porch like for like with similar design, get approval from Histori… |
| COM-2518980 | Remodel / interior alteration | Void | App. Sep 9, 2025 | $35,500 | Partial removal of entry deck and cover porch to include relocating entry stairs. |