2996 17th St
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55152, -121.49475
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 $928,000 ($817,000–$1,039,000).
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 7,405 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 7 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$17,506 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Mar 25, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1721217): Pending in review for 9 yr (80.1× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
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 3215 Freeport Blvd (0.46 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 (~$11,029/yr at $928,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$919/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2994 17TH ST; 2996 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 7,405 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: $817,000 – $1,039,000 · 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)0.46 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).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1721217) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 9 yr (80.1× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- New home at 2132 Marshall Way (Issued)0.41 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Jaguar Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Ron Youngs Caliber Roof (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Value Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Jones Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Sacramento Electric (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-2604569 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 25, 2026 | $920 | EPC - install one 40A 240V NEMA L14-50 outlet for EV. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout … |
| RES-2424603 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Nov 7, 2024 | $21,064 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1824220 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 21, 2018 | $40,000 | HSG Case 18-036988: Duplex Units 2994 & 2996-remodel of both units -Work iniotiated w/o Permit: Rewire of both units - K… |
| RES-1821284 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 1, 2018 | $18,200 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 21 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-00… |