2197 57th St
Sacramento 95817 · Tahoe Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55201, -121.43891
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 $531,000 ($467,000–$595,000).
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 7,841 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 12 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$38,720 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest May 29, 2025).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5317 V St (0.23 mi W, 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 (~$6,503/yr at $531,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$542/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:
- 7,841 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2197 57TH ST
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 7,841 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: $467,000 – $595,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5317 V St (In review)0.23 mi W
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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1430 57th St (Applied)0.47 mi N
In "Applied" for 8 mo (since Mar 5, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5912 2nd Ave (Issued)0.2 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 4.4 yr (first record Jun 9, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.5 yr.
- New home at 2951 57th St (Issued)0.32 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 12, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sage Pools (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Ambient Air Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Wc Exterior (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Reynen And Bardis Homes (47 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Yancey (11 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-2509690 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. May 29, 2025 | $14,150 | HVAC Permit: Replacing AC condenser and furnace. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the… |
| RES-1712964 | Addition (adds square footage) | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 20, 2017 | $9,752 | constructing a 424 sq ft attached pre engineered patio cover with 2 ceiling fans, 12'x17 lattice cover 204 sq ft, 22'… |
| RES-1705232 | Pool / spa | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 4, 2017 | $71,000 | Install new in ground gunite pool and spa with associated equipment. “Water conserving fixtures are required to be inst… |