2229 15th Ave
Sacramento 95822 · Carleton Tract · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53819, -121.48740
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $541,000 ($476,000–$606,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (6 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 9, 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)
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: 2065 4plex (0.21 mi W, 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 (~$6,617/yr at $541,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$551/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:
- 8,772 sq ft (0.20 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03007
- Addresses on lot:
- 2229 15TH AVE; 2229 15TH AVE APT A APT A; 2229 15TH AVE APT B APT B
Zoning & Land Use
R-3 — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential 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: 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: $476,000 – $606,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95822) · FY 2026
Studio $1,620 · 1BR $1,700 · 2BR $2,090 · 3BR $2,780 · 4BR $3,210
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 2065 4plex (Entitled)0.21 mi W
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 1, 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 (4 housing units, $480,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Americawest Executive Office (In review)0.21 mi E
In "In review" for 15 mo (since Aug 5, 2025), exceeding the 241d median and 334d 75th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($1,036,934 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 4103 22nd St ADU (Entitled)400 ft SW
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 30, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2116 16th Ave (Entitled)0.17 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 17, 2023), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Lagos Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Cristian Suazo Elisea (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Black Pine Builders (91 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Premier Pools (6 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2600507 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jan 9, 2026 | $3,390 | Change-out installation of Gas - Tankless to Gas - Tankless, located outside building, within Existing Exterior Enclosur… |
| RES-2412821 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 11, 2024 | $4,600 | Change-out installation of Gas - Tankless to Gas - Tankless, located outside building, screened by the Building and any … |
| RES-2115741 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 20, 2021 | $12,181 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |