2348 Castro Way
Sacramento 95818 · Curtis Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55413, -121.48390
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-1 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $760,000 ($669,000–$851,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 16 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 26, 2024, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 2132 Marshall Way (0.24 mi SW, 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 (~$9,114/yr at $760,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$760/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:
- 8,961 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2348 CASTRO WAY; 2742 24TH ST; 2744 24TH ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-1 — Limited Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial), not a single-family residential 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: 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: $669,000 – $851,000 · 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)0.24 mi SW
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).
- The Amalia - 2744 24th Street (Finaled / completed)On this parcel
High-impact scale (8 housing units, $1,675,000 declared valuation across 9 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2990 25th St (In review)0.36 mi S
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.
- 2625 27th Street (Entitled)0.28 mi E
In "Entitled" for 2.5 yr (since Apr 30, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ohana Renovations (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Ti Builders (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Raz Construction Management (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); North State Electrical Contractors (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); My Apple Signs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (16 permits, 1 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIG-2412388 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 26, 2024 | $4,000 | Installation of 3 sets of electrical signs illuminated with LEDs onto the walls of the building. |
| COM-2408893 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. May 28, 2024 | $75,000 | EXPEDITED - EPC. 1,200 sqft feet coffee shop TI. Type VB; OCC: B. Shell under COM-2113960. light fixtures; accessible re… |
| SIG-2408141 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. May 13, 2024 | $3,800 | Install 1 illuminated blade sign. |
| COM-2405834 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete |