610 Fairgrounds Dr
Sacramento 95817 · Fairgrounds · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54854, -121.44031
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $439,000 ($386,000–$492,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (13 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Dec 7, 2023, 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 5317 V St (0.33 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 (~$5,455/yr at $439,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$455/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 610 FAIRGROUNDS DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling 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: $386,000 – $492,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
37 active or recent development projects (37 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 693 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction3 permits (1 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)28 permits (29 units)
- Demolition13 permits
- Additions & renovations76 permits
- Building systems530 permits
- Repairs13 permits
- Other30 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5317 V St (In review)0.33 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.
- 5600 V Street ADU (Entitled)0.24 mi N
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 29, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 2028 57th St Adu Conversion (Entitled)0.31 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)0.11 mi SE
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: Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Rankin Lyman (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Jmk Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Reynen And Bardis Homes (47 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Yancey (14 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-2326085 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Dec 7, 2023 | $5,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 200 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-1820050 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 15, 2018 | $2,160 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-1800292 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 5, 2018 | $9,100 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 25 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-000… |