5501 2nd Ave
Sacramento 95817 · Elmhurst · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55099, -121.44129
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 4,356 sq ft (0.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 5501 2ND AVE; 5503 2ND AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
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 4,356 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: minimal flood hazard (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: $446,000 – $568,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95817) · FY 2026
Studio $1,580 · 1BR $1,660 · 2BR $2,040 · 3BR $2,720 · 4BR $3,130
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 2028 57th St Adu Conversion (Entitled)0.17 mi NE
Active in "Entitled" for 4.7 yr (first record Feb 11, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.7 yr.
- New home at 2951 57th St (Issued)0.28 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 12, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5912 2nd Ave (Issued)0.29 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 4.4 yr (first record Jun 9, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.5 yr.
- 1870 50th ST ADU (Entitled)0.43 mi NW
Active in "Entitled" for 4.6 yr (first record Mar 18, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4.6 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2620619 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Plan Check Target | App. Sep 17, 2026 | $36,307 | 192 sq ft garage conversion , 96 sq ft addition ADU (288 total ADU square feet) 7 sq ft utility room scope of work in… |
| RES-1806305 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Apr 6, 2018 | $2,500 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 60 L.F. |
| RES-1617333 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 27, 2016 | $1,754 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |