2556 27th St
Sacramento 95818 · Curtis Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55624, -121.47896
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 $741,000 ($652,000–$830,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-4 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (6 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 19, 2018, 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 (~$8,897/yr at $741,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$741/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 · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2556 27TH ST; 2556 27TH ST APT 10 APT 10; 2556 27TH ST APT 11 APT 11
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: $652,000 – $830,000 · 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 3243 X St (In review)0.5 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.
- 3204/3206 Broadway Mixed-Use ESTIMATE (Issued)0.43 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 6.6 yr (first record Apr 8, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.3 yr. High-impact scale (24 housing units, $2,282,211 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- The Hatchery Multi-Family (33 Income-Restricted Units) (In review)0.43 mi E
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Figueroas Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); American Windows (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); D And R Construction Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Lfg Construction (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Premier Pools (10 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1813809 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 19, 2018 | $50,000 | C/O roof-mount package units for Apts 1-2-3-5-7-9-10-12-13-14. Change-out existing HVAC placed in the same location. Th… |
| COM-1813792 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jul 19, 2018 | $25,724 | NON-structural change-out of (54) windows in existing size and locations. Retrofit / like-for-like. All bedroom windows … |
| COM-1701015 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 23, 2017 | $5,796 | remove and replace HVAC, rooftop, same size and location, changing out #8, 2nd unit to the right from the street parking… |