2134 Castro Way
Sacramento 95818 · Curtis Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55472, -121.48668
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 $733,000 ($645,000–$821,000).
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 5,663 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
- ✓ 7 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 31, 2026, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Curtis Park
124 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (47.5 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#29 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Curtis 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
General repair (RES-2605307): Issued after 2 mo (3.9× the 14d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 75th pct 29d, n=1,579).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 2132 Marshall Way (0.19 mi S, 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 (~$8,806/yr at $733,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$734/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:
- 2134 CASTRO WAY
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 5,663 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: $645,000 – $821,000 · 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)0.19 mi S
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 2990 25th St (In review)0.46 mi SE
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 3, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). project_name changed to "NEW ADU & OFFICE" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- General repair (RES-2605307) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo (3.9× the 14d median) — above the 75th percentile for general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 75th pct 29d, n=1,579).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2651 17th St (Entitled)0.4 mi NW
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bonney Plumbing (2 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Kitchen Mart (1 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ehf (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Groundworks California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Mc Donald Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2615455 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jul 31, 2026 | $2,315 | EPC - EV Charger Permit: INSTALL ONE NEW 40 AMP TWO POLE BREAKER IN EXISTING MAIN SERVICE WITH 50’ OF 8/2 ROMEX WITH GR… |
| RES-2605307 | General repair | Issued | Iss. May 12, 2026 | $9,100 | EPC - Foundation repair using 3 Push Piers. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314… |
| RES-2608598 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Apr 30, 2026 | $23,352 | Guest Bath: Convert tub to shower pan, replace valve, surround, & tempered glass enclosure. Remove & replace existing ex… |
| RES-2602278 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 4, 2026 | $19,000 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Trenchless 20 L.F. |