2909 57th St
Sacramento 95817 · Tahoe Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54784, -121.43884
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 $494,000 ($435,000–$553,000).
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 8,276 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
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 7, 2026, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New single-family home (RES-2325986): Issued after 21 mo (14.5× the 45d median) — slower than 90% of new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 90th pct 184d, n=3,657).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5317 V St (0.41 mi NW, 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 (~$6,082/yr at $494,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$507/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:
- 8,276 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2909 57TH ST
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 8,276 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: $435,000 – $553,000 · 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
- New single-family home (RES-2325986) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 21 mo (14.5× the 45d median) — slower than 90% of new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 90th pct 184d, n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5317 V St (In review)0.41 mi NW
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.
- 2028 57th St Adu Conversion (Entitled)0.35 mi N
In "Entitled" for 4.8 yr (since Feb 11, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 2951 57th St (Issued)150 ft 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: Ruan Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Reynen And Bardis Homes (47 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Yancey (13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (9 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Solid Construction And Design (8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2600270 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jan 7, 2026 | — | EPC - REVISION TO RES-2325986: Revising Fire Sprinkler plans to match as-built. Fire Inspector wants to show all the toi… |
| RES-2325986 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Sep 19, 2025 | $475,000 | EPC - New 2 story single family residence. 1309 sq. ft. first floor, 913 sq. ft. second floor with 282 sq. ft. attached… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 2 entries (report years 2023, 2025).