512 Fairgrounds Dr
Sacramento 95817 · Fairgrounds · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54981, -121.44136
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 $500,000 ($440,000–$560,000).
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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$70,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Aug 5, 2026).
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-1806051): Issued after 3 mo (1.9× the 45d median) — above the 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 75th pct 85d, 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 (0.23 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 (~$6,150/yr at $500,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$513/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:
- 4,500 sq ft (0.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 512 FAIRGROUNDS DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-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: $440,000 – $560,000 · 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 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)0.24 mi NE
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 single-family home (RES-1806051) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo (1.9× the 45d median) — above the 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 75th pct 85d, n=3,657).
- 1870 50th ST ADU (Entitled)0.5 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 4.7 yr (since Mar 18, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Reynen And Bardis Homes (1 on parcel, 47 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Mc Creations (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Yancey (11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); A Construction Pro (8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sierra National Construction (7 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2616856 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Aug 5, 2026 | — | EPC - REVISION TO RES-2613201: post configuration changed from three post to two post per updated engineering |
| RES-2613201 | Addition (adds square footage) | Issued | Iss. Jul 23, 2026 | $8,000 | EPC - New Patio Cover with footings and engineered system per approved plans. 125 SF w/electric. Carbon monoxide & Smok… |
| RES-2605904 | Pool / spa | Issued | Iss. Apr 2, 2026 | $100,000 | EOTC - EXPEDITED - New gunite swimming pool and spa. All work subject to field inspection. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarm… |
| RES-1806051 | New single-family home | Finaled |