Sacramento 95817 · Elmhurst · APN 011-0221-003-0000 · City of Sacramento
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 $546,000 ($480,000–$612,000).
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 6,534 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 10 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Jul 16, 2024).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
37 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (36.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#49 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Elmhurst)
Automated synthesis of indexed municipal, county, state, and federal public records — informational context only, not a formal appraisal, survey, or legal/tax determination.
$546,000
Benchmark range: $480,000 – $612,000
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
2526 51st Street ADU: In "Entitled" for 6.8 yr (since Jan 7, 2020), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 4850 U St (0.26 mi NW, issued). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$556/mo). Confirm exact Mello-Roos / CFD special assessments on the county tax bill.
Source: CA Const. Art. XIIIA (Prop 13) · County Tax Collector
Since November 2024 within ½ mile: 18 homes completed, 11 permitted, 7 proposed or in review; 2 demolitions.
35 projects with a record in this window, grouped by us from permits and State housing reports. Units are as proposed on each project's latest record and counted at its current stage.
497 permits within ½ mile since November 2024
The map shows new construction, ADUs, demolitions, additions, and renovations. Routine systems work (roofs, HVAC, water heaters) is counted but not mapped. Unit counts are as stated on permits.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Geography: permits located by parcel, ½ mile radius · Source updated Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026
Public-records benchmark estimate combining Zillow Home Value Index (Data provided by Zillow), Census ACS 5-year estimates, parcel land-use/lot characteristics, and issued building permits. Not an official appraisal.
Permit counts, by the date issued (or applied, if not yet issued). Lot splits are planning cases, which we don't have.
We read public zoning and hazard maps against state law (ADUs: Gov. Code 66314; SB 9: Gov. Code 65852.21 and 66411.7). Local rules, title, tenancy history and site conditions can change the answer. Check with City of Sacramento's planning department before relying on it.
Sources: City of Sacramento CDD, Zoning (retrieved Nov 11, 2026) · CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the State Responsibility Area (effective 2024-04-01) (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area (map dated 2025-03-24) (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · FEMA, National Flood Hazard Layer — flood hazard zones (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · FEMA, National Flood Hazard Layer — FIRM panels (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · California Geological Survey, Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · Zoning classes: our classification of R-1 as single-family residential, checked against the zone description on Oct 24, 2026
Chronological history of building permit applications and issuances, snapshot-dated status changes, State housing entitlements, surrounding development within ½ mile, and area home-value trends.
In "Entitled" for 6.8 yr (since Jan 7, 2020), with no new permit record in 6.8 yr. · 1 unit
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 8, 2021), with no new permit record in 5.2 yr. · 1 unit
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 29, 2021), with no new permit record in 4.9 yr. · 1 unit
In "Entitled" for 4.8 yr (since Feb 11, 2022), with no new permit record in 4.8 yr. · 1 unit
Permit issued and active for 5 yr (first record Oct 26, 2021), with no completion or new permit record in 4.7 yr. · 1 unit · $90,000 declared valuation
In "Entitled" for 4.7 yr (since Mar 18, 2022), with no new permit record in 4.7 yr. · 1 unit
Record RES-2519928 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby general repair (5308 U St): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record RES-2617531 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby roof replacement (5200 Broadway 12): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record COM-2615813 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby plumbing / water heater / sewer (3101 53rd St): Status changed from Issued to Expired Permit
Record RES-2521190 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby hvac / heat pump (2609 55th St): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record RES-2617104 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby hvac / heat pump (5017 U St): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record RES-2620196 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby roof replacement (5200 Broadway 10): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record COM-2615843 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby remodel / interior alteration (1606 Christopher Way): First appeared in published agency feed
Record RES-2623620 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby roof replacement (5200 Broadway 68): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record COM-2616237 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby roof replacement (2240 51st St): First appeared in published agency feed
Record RES-2623196 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby roof replacement (1870 50th St): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record RES-2621417 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby roof replacement (5200 Broadway 6): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record COM-2616321 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby roof replacement (5200 Broadway 1): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record COM-2615663 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby hvac / heat pump (2915 57th St): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record RES-2615351 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby hvac / heat pump (5225 V St): First appeared in published agency feed
Record RES-2621503 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Cross-referenced intelligence from our historical development graph—connecting parcels, permits, entity-resolved builders, empirical review-time distributions, and neighborhood renovation trends.
Explore full City of Sacramento development graph →In "Entitled" for 6.8 yr (since Jan 7, 2020), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Feb 7, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 16, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-10-02" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
In "Entitled" for 4.7 yr (since Mar 18, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 29, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Active in "Issued" for 14 mo (first record Sep 22, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Substantial improvements (additions, interior remodels, ADUs, commercial TI, and new builds) across 1,020 parcels
−31.8% YoY
City baseline: 30.4 / 1k
37 in trailing 24m
Includes 17 ADUs
| Builder / contractor | Primary specialty | Here / ½ mi | ½ mi valuation | Citywide 24m trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Craft Builders | Remodel / interior alteration | 1 on parcel5 in ½ mi | $1,212,000 | 1 vs 0 prior |
| Star Energy | HVAC / heat pump | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $13,500 | 0 vs 10 prior−100% |
| Reynen And Bardis Homes Recent nearby: 508 Fairgrounds Dr (Jun 28, 2018) | New single-family home |
| Permit category | Sample (n) | 25th pct | Median (50th) | 75th pct | 90th pct | Recent 24m median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New single-family home | 3,657 | 28d | 45d | 85d | 184d | 41d(vs 51d prior) |
| New duplex / half-plex | 115 | 82d | 184d | 416d | 575d | 144d(vs 361d prior) |
| New multifamily / condos / mixed-use | 199 | 125d | 210d | 365d | 627d | 199d(vs 289d prior) |
| Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) |
HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent · ZIP 95817
HUD FY 2026 · 40th-percentile gross rentCensus ACS 5-year median gross rent (all bedroom counts combined):
Area home-value benchmarks (not an appraisal)
ZIP & neighborhood mediansUnder California Proposition 13, the seller's historical assessed value does not carry over to a buyer. On sale, the parcel is reassessed at the purchase price: 1.00% base rate ($5,450/yr) + local voter-approved bond debt ($763/yr) + fixed direct levies/Mello-Roos ($450/yr).
Insurance & hazard context:
Model adding a backyard ADU or garage conversion under California's Prop 13 blended new-construction assessment (existing house & land tax base stays intact; only ADU build cost is assessed) and SB 13 impact-fee rules.
−$22,672/yr
Cash needed: $119,900
NOI: $10,397/yr
P&I: $2,756/mo
For $0/mo net cash flow
At $2,050/mo gross rent
| Scenario | Assumptions | Year 1 Rent | Year 1 Cash Flow | Cash-on-Cash | Break-Even Rent | Year 5 Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | −8% starting rent, +3% vacancy, +3% combined maintenance/CapEx, 1.5%/yr rent growth | $1,886/mo | −$2,125/mo | -21.3% | $4,852/mo | −$2,102/mo |
| Base (your inputs) | Your entered assumptions, 3.0%/yr rent growth | $2,050/mo | −$1,889/mo | -18.9% | $4,491/mo | −$1,750/mo |
| Optimistic (cap-limited) | +6% starting rent, 3% vacancy, 4.5%/yr rent growth (capped by local ordinance ceiling of 8.6%/yr) | $2,173/mo | −$1,754/mo | -17.6% | $4,387/mo | −$1,482/mo |
Rental regulatory context (informational only — not legal advice):
California AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act, Civ. Code § 1947.12) caps annual rent increases at 5% + local CPI (max 10%) on covered properties. In City of Sacramento: Sacramento Tenant Protection Program (City Code Ch. 5.156) — 5% + CPI (8.6% cap effective July 1, 2026) for covered pre-1995 multifamily units. Official program rules ↗
Entitled1 unitsJan 7, 2020 – Jan 7, 2020
We group related permits and State housing reports into projects. That grouping is our inference, not an official record.
No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Mini-Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same location as the existing unit and shall not exceed the size of the existing unit by more than 25%.
REMODEL
EXPEDITED - Framing in rear window, Removing a closet and creating a master bathroom. Relocating laundry hookups, new flooring through out, lighting and fan in existing bath. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314 Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per SB 407 (Note: Residences built after January 1, 1994 are exempt).”
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Geography: parcel (APN) · Source updated Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 · Applied and issued dates come from the city's Applied and Issued permit datasets. The city publishes current status without a date, so status changes are dated by the window between our snapshots.
| Report year | Project / record | Type | Entitled | Permitted | Completed | Deed-restricted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2526 51st Street ADU(IR19-369) | ADU · Renter | 1 (Jan 7, 2020) | — | — | — |
Source: California HCD, Housing Element Annual Progress Report — Table A2 · Geography: project (parcel) · Retrieved Nov 9, 2026 · From City of Sacramento's Housing Element Annual Progress Reports. A project can appear in several report years as it moves from entitlement to permit to completion.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Zoning · Geography: zoning district polygon at parcel point · Source updated Nov 11, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 11, 2026
0.15 acres
Assessor's classification for assessment purposes. This is not zoning.
2526 51ST ST
Source: Sacramento County GIS, Parcels · Geography: parcel · Source updated Nov 8, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 8, 2026
Assessed values and limited building characteristics (Sacramento County Assessor)
Current roll value. This is assessed value, not market value.
Search by parcel number 011-0221-003-0000. Shows direct levies and special assessments.
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The official flood hazard map for this location. Our reading of it is under What could be built here.
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| $12,784,042 |
| 19 vs 0 prior |
| A Construction Pro Recent nearby: 4417 V St (Dec 9, 2024) | Remodel / interior alteration | 8 in ½ mi | $645,913 | 29 vs 28 prior+4% |
| Anchored Tiny Homes Recent nearby: 4850 U St (Jul 16, 2024) | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | 6 in ½ mi | $661,511 | 1 vs 52 prior−98% |
| Redwood ADU Recent nearby: 5526 2nd Ave (Jul 24, 2026) | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | 6 in ½ mi | $477,784 | 12 vs 1 prior |
| River City Restoration Recent nearby: 701 Fairgrounds Dr (Jan 19, 2024) | Addition (adds square footage) | 5 in ½ mi | $304,750 | 13 vs 10 prior+30% |
| Yancey Recent nearby: 5610 V St (Feb 7, 2022) | Remodel / interior alteration | 5 in ½ mi | $183,160 | 38 vs 46 prior−17% |
| Connected Technology Recent nearby: 2633 57th St (Jun 6, 2024) | Remodel / interior alteration | 5 in ½ mi | $9,248 | 117 vs 248 prior−53% |
| Imkat Construction Recent nearby: 2235 52nd St (Jun 17, 2026) | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | 4 in ½ mi | $567,966 | 61 vs 23 prior+165% |
| 1,693 |
| 57d |
| 97d |
| 172d |
| 284d |
| 97d(vs 103d prior) |
| Addition (adds square footage) | 1,948 | 6d | 42d | 83d | 162d | 49d(vs 43d prior) |
| Remodel / interior alterationOn this parcel | 8,151 | 1d | 4d | 21d | 55d | 5d |
| Commercial tenant improvement | 2,366 | 30d | 63d | 119d | 201d | 61d(vs 64d prior) |
| HVAC / heat pumpOn this parcel | 19,324 | 0d | 0d | 0d | 2d | 0d |
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Computed from issued permits with recorded application and issuance dates over the trailing 60 months. Categories with fewer than 20 permits are excluded.