2159 6th Ave
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54728, -121.48830
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 $763,000 ($671,000–$855,000).
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 6,970 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$7,424 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Apr 14, 2022).
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 (0.11 mi SW, 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 (~$9,148/yr at $763,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$762/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2159 6TH 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 6,970 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: $671,000 – $855,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
23 active or recent development projects (28 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 827 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction9 permits (1 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)19 permits (24 units)
- Demolition13 permits
- Additions & renovations159 permits
- Building systems572 permits
- Repairs22 permits
- Other33 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3215 Freeport Blvd (In review)0.11 mi SW
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 3651 E Lincoln Ave (Entitled)0.44 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 4 yr (since Nov 2, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,500,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home at 2132 Marshall Way (Issued)0.33 mi N
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)0.38 mi E
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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sunrun Installation Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); My House Renovation (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Moore Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); California Dream Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Smithco (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2207913 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Apr 14, 2022 | $3,036 | EV Charger and MPU from 100A to 200A. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314 |
| RES-1912153 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jul 1, 2019 | $600 | Install 15 AMP Circuits Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314 |
| RES-1910453 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 10, 2019 | $8,910 | No Duct Work Permitted. New install/New location Mini-Split System. A unit will be installed in a new location. This uni… |
| RES-1904601 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Mar 15, 2019 | — | REVISION TO RES-1902270 to upsize KW rating to 7.54kw w/ addition of (3) modules to (26) total. |
| RES-1902270 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 8, 2019 | $18,584 | 6.6kw Solar PV System,All supply side connections, main breaker change-out, and/or panel upgrade will require a second i… |
| RES-1900993 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 17, 2019 | $12,800 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 23 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |