701 Fairgrounds Dr
Sacramento 95817 · Fairgrounds · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54769, -121.44154
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $498,000 ($438,000–$558,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (10 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$31,799 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (15 total permits, latest Dec 19, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Remodel / interior alteration (COM-2112482): Issued after 12 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$6,127/yr at $498,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$511/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:
- 12,510 sq ft (0.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 701 FAIRGROUNDS DR; 701 FAIRGROUNDS DR # 201 # 201; 701 FAIRGROUNDS DR # 202 # 202
Zoning & Land Use
R-3 — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
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: $438,000 – $558,000 · 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
- Remodel / interior alteration (COM-2112482) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 12 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
- Remodel / interior alteration (COM-2106260) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 8 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1905007) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7.6 yr (68.1× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- Remodel / interior alteration (COM-1720629) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 15 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: River City Restoration (1 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); United Building Service Mechanical (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Slc (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Triton Tower (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sierra West Electrical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (15 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2524701 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Dec 19, 2025 | $6,000 | Roof Permit: FOR ELEVATOR ROOM- Small roof repair of 5 squares. Install modified bitumen system by Polgylass. |
| COM-2427854 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jan 2, 2025 | $5,800 | Plumbing Permit: Work order to replace the sewer, clean out and repair route intrusion. Scope of work is as follows: P… |
| COM-2402044 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Feb 6, 2024 | $4,750 | HSG 21-040952 assigned to BI Lowther. REMOVE DAMAGED CARPORT STRUCTURE. |
| COM-2401418 | Demolition | Void | App. Jan 19, 2024 | $4,750 | DEMO OF A DMAGED CARPORT. |
| COM-2112482 | Remodel / interior alteration |