2778 17th St
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55487, -121.49453
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 $790,000 ($695,000–$885,000).
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 6,970 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 13 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$34,753 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Jun 22, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Land Park
245 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (69.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#42 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Land Park)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. 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: New home at 2132 Marshall Way (0.44 mi SE, issued). 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 (~$9,456/yr at $790,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$788/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2778 17TH ST
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 6,970 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (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: $695,000 – $885,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95818) · FY 2026
Studio $1,950 · 1BR $2,050 · 2BR $2,520 · 3BR $3,350 · 4BR $3,870
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 2132 Marshall Way (Issued)0.44 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 1, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $805,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2651 17th St (Entitled)0.27 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 19, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 2721 Freeport Blvd ADU (Entitled)0.28 mi E
In "Entitled" for 4.4 yr (since Jun 2, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1285 Marian Way Detached ADU (Entitled)0.38 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 4.4 yr (since Jun 17, 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: Bonney Plumbing (3 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ev Electric Residential (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Sacramento Window And Door (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Deome 2 Builders (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Reliable Residential Improvements (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2606312 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Jun 22, 2026 | $28,000 | EPC - DEMOLISH AND REBUILD LOWER AND UPPER DECKS. LOWER DECK IS 108 SQ. FT. UPPER DECK IS 294 SQ. FT. Carbon monoxide … |
| RES-2511743 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 6, 2025 | $10,180 | Change-out installation of Gas - Tankless to Gas - Tankless, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2509060 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. May 6, 2025 | $44,606 | Window Permit: Remove 11 wood window and 1 wood door and replace with 11 windows and 1 door. Existing hinged door 232 t… |
| RES-2326673 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jan 2, 2024 | $17,500 | Bathroom Remodel Permit: Replace LED with can lighting. Remove and replace shower pan, valve, surround, vanity, toilet,… |