2958 17th St
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55208, -121.49454
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 $750,000 ($660,000–$840,000).
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 4,792 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 9 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$17,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Jan 7, 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 3215 Freeport Blvd (0.48 mi SE, 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 (~$9,000/yr at $750,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$750/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:
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2958 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 4,792 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: $660,000 – $840,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3215 Freeport Blvd (In review)0.48 mi SE
In "In review" for 2.8 yr (since Jan 30, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (6 housing units, $500,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 2132 Marshall Way (Issued)0.4 mi E
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).
- 1285 Marian Way Detached ADU (Entitled)0.33 mi W
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).
- House for Lot 24 of Crocker Village (Entitled)0.38 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.8 yr (since Jan 12, 2023), 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: American Home Energy Savers (1 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Yancey Home Improvements (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); California Custom Sunrooms And Patio Covers (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); David Fox Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Abrahams Construction (45 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2600311 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jan 7, 2026 | $7,000 | E-Permit: Water Re-pipe, 80 L.F. |
| RES-2321367 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 6, 2023 | $1,890 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 50 L.F. |
| RES-1912757 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 9, 2019 | $18,306 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 23 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0676-013… |
| RES-1910403 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jun 7, 2019 | $10,347 | Change-out w/new ducts Ground Mount to Ground Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in… |
| RES-1815267 | Addition (adds square footage) |