2434 5th Ave
Sacramento 95818 · Curtis Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54873, -121.48263
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 $765,000 ($673,000–$857,000).
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 6,098 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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$28,062 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (9 total permits, latest Jan 13, 2025).
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
New garage / accessory structure (RES-1819860): Issued after 14 mo (6.1× the 69d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in City of Sacramento (median 69d, 90th pct 261d, n=231).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3215 Freeport Blvd (0.43 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 (~$9,171/yr at $765,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$764/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2434 5TH 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 6,098 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: $673,000 – $857,000 · 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)0.43 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 garage / accessory structure (RES-1819860) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 14 mo (6.1× the 69d median) — slower than 90% of new garage / accessory structure permits in City of Sacramento (median 69d, 90th pct 261d, n=231).
- Addition (adds square footage) (RES-1819853) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 14 mo (10.0× the 42d median) — slower than 90% of addition (adds square footage) permits in City of Sacramento (median 42d, 90th pct 162d, n=1,948).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2990 25th St (In review)310 ft NE
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: Northwest Exteriors (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); Clarke And Rush Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Black Pine Builders (280 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Premier Pools (18 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2500788 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 13, 2025 | $22,649 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2421919 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Oct 16, 2024 | $14,712 | Window Permit: Remove 4 vinyl windows and replace with 4 composite windows. No operation changes. No grilles on propose… |
| RES-2315278 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jul 24, 2023 | $10,400 | Siding Permit: Replacement of three exterior doors -front entrance and 2 back doors and replaced dry rot siding with ced… |
| RES-2313312 | Remodel / interior alteration | Withdrawn | Iss. Jun 28, 2023 | $10,400 | Change out one patio door, like for like, nail finish. The egress windows will meet the code requirements enforced at th… |