2801 3rd Ave
Sacramento 95818 · Curtis Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55307, -121.47759
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 12 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 4, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Delta Bungalows - W Street Housing Community (0.5 mi NE, entitled). 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:
- 2801 3RD AVE
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
- Delta Bungalows - W Street Housing Community (Entitled)0.5 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Sep 28, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (16 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3243 X St (In review)0.5 mi NE
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Nov 6, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-10-07" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 3204/3206 Broadway Mixed-Use ESTIMATE (Issued)0.35 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 6.6 yr (first record Apr 8, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.3 yr. High-impact scale (24 housing units, $2,282,211 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2832 34th St (In review)0.41 mi E
In "In review" for 2 yr (since Nov 5, 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 (4 housing units, $524,150 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Halls Window Center (2 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); River City Window And Door (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Knighthawk Building Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Byers Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Affordable Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2616822 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Aug 4, 2026 | $10,136 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System (all-electric heat pump). The existing unit shall be rem… |
| RES-2303222 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Feb 22, 2023 | $18,135 | C/O 1 ENTRY DOOR & 1 PATIO DOOR, LIKE FOR LIKE SIZES, RETROFIT & NAIL FIN. The Egress windows will meet code requirement… |
| RES-2221718 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Oct 12, 2022 | $31,525 | Change out 7 windows like for like nail fin. The Egress windows will meet code requirements enforced at the time structu… |
| RES-1925546 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 30, 2019 | $18,999 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 21 squares of 40yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-001… |