2524 2nd Ave
Sacramento 95818 · Curtis Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55445, -121.48139
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $722,000 ($635,000–$809,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 4,688 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 9 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 26, 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 2990 25th St (0.36 mi S, 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 (~$8,681/yr at $722,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$723/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:
- 4,688 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2524 2ND AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-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-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 4,688 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
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: $635,000 – $809,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
36 active or recent development projects (46 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 743 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction11 permits (3 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)25 permits (34 units)
- Demolition12 permits
- Additions & renovations107 permits
- Building systems530 permits
- Repairs29 permits
- Other29 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2990 25th St (In review)0.36 mi S
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 3, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). project_name changed to "NEW ADU & OFFICE" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 2132 Marshall Way (Issued)0.36 mi SW
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).
- 2625 27th Street (Entitled)0.15 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 2.5 yr (since Apr 30, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2519 Victorian Aly (In review)0.49 mi N
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Nov 13, 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, $638,800 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Our Family Rooter And Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Wiseco Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Black Pine Builders (98 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Premier Pools (14 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); D And J Kitchens And Baths (10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2613313 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 26, 2026 | $7,500 | Plumbing Permit: 1 bath redrain and a cleanout approximately 3 ft sewer. Water conserving fixtures are required to be … |
| RES-1712780 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jul 18, 2017 | $3,100 | Relocating to a new location, approved by SMUD, new 100 Amp MSP - Overhead service. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms requi… |
| RES-1711234 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jun 27, 2017 | $2,600 | CHANGE OUT 8 WINDOWS WITH VINYL RETROFIT REPLACEMENTS (LIKE FOR LIKE) WOOD TRIM AND SILL TO BE RETAINED.Carbon monoxide … |