2739 6th Ave
Sacramento 95818 · Curtis Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54624, -121.47672
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 $768,000 ($676,000–$860,000).
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 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$31,107 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jun 29, 2026).
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
Electrical / panel (RES-2609870): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
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 2832 34th St (0.48 mi NE, 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 (~$9,205/yr at $768,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$767/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:
- 2739 6TH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
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: $676,000 – $860,000 · 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 2832 34th St (In review)0.48 mi NE
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).
- Electrical / panel (RES-2609870) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
- Pool / spa (RES-2526242) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo (11.2× the 5d median) — slower than 90% of pool / spa permits in City of Sacramento (median 5d, 90th pct 49d, n=1,059).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2990 25th St (In review)0.34 mi NW
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: Premier Pools Sacramento (1 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Barnett Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Chris Rowell (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Leonard Majuk Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Black Pine Builders (226 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2609870 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jun 29, 2026 | $25,000 | EPC - Build new 216sf gazebo w/electrical. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. … |
| RES-2609869 | Addition (adds square footage) | Void | App. May 14, 2026 | $25,000 | Build new 240sf gazebo. |
| RES-2606436 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Apr 1, 2026 | $4,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2605233 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 17, 2026 | $5,000 | SEWER LATERAL RE-ROUTE AROUND POOL. All work subject to field inspection. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Refer… |
| RES-2526242 |