2843 2nd Ave
Sacramento 95818 · Curtis Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55464, -121.47679
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 $1,046,000 ($920,000–$1,172,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-4 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (14 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 14, 2023, 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
General repair (RES-2303943): Issued after 5 mo (11.9× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Delta Bungalows - W Street Housing Community (0.4 mi NE, 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 (~$12,374/yr at $1,046,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$1,031/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Three Family · 1 Single Family Unit / 1 Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2687 SAN FERNANDO WAY; 2841 2ND AVE; 2843 2ND AVE
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: $920,000 – $1,172,000 · 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)0.4 mi NE
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)0.41 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)0.42 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).
- General repair (RES-2303943) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 5 mo (11.9× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Noor Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · General repair); Mckenzie Plumbing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Rooneys Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Super Mario Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Rcp Construction (11 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2303943 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. Aug 14, 2023 | $16,500 | EPC - Remove and replace only the outdoor stair railing & guardrail. |
| COM-2302231 | General repair | Void | App. Feb 6, 2023 | $16,500 | EPC - Remove and replace only the outdoor stair railing & guardrail. VOIDED - PERMIT WILL BE PROCESSED UNDER RES-2303… |
| RES-2022781 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 9, 2020 | $3,294 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Trenchless 30 L.F. |
| RES-1821790 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Nov 9, 2018 | $1,764 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-1814943 |