2353 Bronze Star Way
Sacramento 95818 · Curtis Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54638, -121.48532
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $739,000 ($650,000–$828,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (10 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 7, 2022, 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: minimal flood hazard)
about 19% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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 home at 2353 Bronze Star Way: Active in "Issued" for 5.5 yr (first record May 4, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.4 yr.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3215 Freeport Blvd (0.24 mi W, 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 (~$8,875/yr at $739,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$740/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:
- 6,295 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2353 BRONZE STAR WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-PUD — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling 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: minimal flood hazard (about 19% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 81% 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: $650,000 – $828,000 · 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 2353 Bronze Star Way (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 5.5 yr (first record May 4, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.4 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3215 Freeport Blvd (In review)0.24 mi W
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2990 25th St (In review)0.28 mi 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.
- New home at 2132 Marshall Way (Issued)0.4 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Black Pine Builders (1 on parcel, 280 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Infinity Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (18 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Abrahams Construction (16 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Premier Pools (15 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2221324 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Oct 7, 2022 | $1,750 | Installation of quantity 1 EVCS (Chargepoint Home Flex EVCS) Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sect… |
| RES-2109479 | New single-family home | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 17, 2021 | $344,728 | Plan 2484-C - 2 Story NSFR w/ attached garage. Elev C - 1305 sf 1st Floor, 1179 sf 2nd Floor, 546 sf Garage, 203 sf Co… |