6117 2nd Ave
Sacramento 95817 · Tahoe Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55025, -121.43371
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 $502,000 ($442,000–$562,000).
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 10,019 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 11 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 Nov 30, 2022, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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: Q Street Apartments (0.49 mi E, entitled). 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 (~$6,173/yr at $502,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$514/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:
- 10,019 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 6117 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 10,019 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 06067C0195H, 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: $442,000 – $562,000 · 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
- Q Street Apartments (Entitled)0.49 mi E
In "Entitled" for 8.7 yr (since Feb 15, 2018), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (140 housing units, $27,896,642 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Baobab Apartments (Entitled)0.46 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 17 mo (since Jun 26, 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 (52 housing units across 0 permits).
- 2739 63rd Street ADU (Entitled)0.16 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.6 yr (since Apr 20, 2021), 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 2804 57th St (Issued)0.32 mi W
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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: River City Window And Door (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Plumber Hero (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); ARS American Residential Services Of California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Reynen And Bardis Homes (28 in ½ mi · New single-family home); John Mansfield (19 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2225173 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. Nov 30, 2022 | $22,000 | REDRAIN LINEAR AND CLEAN OUT. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. Water conserv… |
| RES-2215712 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jul 26, 2022 | $13,575 | Remove 2 vinyl windows and 1 aluminum window and replace with 3 composite windows;#101 bay replaced with a picture windo… |
| RES-2125520 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Dec 2, 2021 | $12,720 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be p… |