2685 26th St
Sacramento 95818 · Curtis Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55466, -121.48025
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 $748,000 ($658,000–$838,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-4 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (7 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$15,400 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Sep 30, 2021).
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: 3204/3206 Broadway Mixed-Use ESTIMATE (0.49 mi E, issued). 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 (~$8,977/yr at $748,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$748/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2685 26TH ST
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: $658,000 – $838,000 · 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)
37 active or recent development projects (78 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 720 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction9 permits (36 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)23 permits (32 units)
- Demolition11 permits
- Additions & renovations103 permits
- Building systems520 permits
- Repairs26 permits
- Other28 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 3204/3206 Broadway Mixed-Use ESTIMATE (Issued)0.49 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)0.49 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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2990 25th St (In review)0.38 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)0.42 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Natcowest (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Black Pine Builders (66 in ½ mi · New single-family home); A Construction Pro (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); D And J Kitchens And Baths (10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Premier Pools (9 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2121172 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Sep 30, 2021 | — | EPC - Revision to RES-2105971: Delta 1 Revisions - HVAC moved from basement to attic. See new title 24 sheets |
| RES-2111774 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 2, 2021 | $9,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 2 layer(s), 18 squares of 40yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-2105971 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Apr 16, 2021 | $35,000 | EPC - THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO REMODEL THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. PATCH REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL INTER… |