2574 21st St
Sacramento 95818 · Curtis Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55865, -121.48656
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $723,000 ($636,000–$810,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 25, 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 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2419767): Issued after 5 mo (2.4× the 63d median) — above the 75th percentile for commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 75th pct 119d, n=2,366).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 2131 16th Street Modular Mixed-Use Building (0.5 mi NW, 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 (~$8,692/yr at $723,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$724/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:
- 4,800 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Single Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2574 21ST ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-2 — 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: $636,000 – $810,000 · 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
- 2131 16th Street Modular Mixed-Use Building (Entitled)0.5 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).
- 6 new homes (Entitled)0.41 mi N
In "Entitled" for 2.3 yr (since Jul 17, 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 (6 housing units across 0 permits).
- 2020 U St Apts (Entitled)0.41 mi N
In "Entitled" for 17 mo (since Jun 9, 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 (42 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home at 2132 Marshall Way (Issued)0.46 mi S
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Johnsons Custom Carpentry (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Connected Technology (13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Abrahams Construction (12 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Southgate Glass And Screen (11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Premier Pools (9 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2515756 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jul 25, 2025 | — | EPC - Scope changes 7-25-25 Added 7 outlets to gallery Changed store front track light to a 8 foot strip fixture Relo… |
| COM-2419767 | Commercial tenant improvement | Issued | Iss. Feb 6, 2025 | $150,000 | EPC - PROPOSED REMODEL / NEW OUTDOOR PATIO COURTYARD 1097 SF 1. REMODEL ENTRY FOR ACCESSIBLITY COMPLIANCE 2. UPDATE T… |
| COM-2502485 | New commercial / non-residential building | Expired Application | App. Feb 5, 2025 | $15,564 | 2 shared plans for (n) 240 SQ FT STORAGE BUILDINGS REPURPOSED SHIPPING CONTAINERS - NON HABITABLE SPACE, NO MEP SEP… |
| COM-2502470 | New commercial / non-residential building |