2215 18th Ave
Sacramento 95822 · Carleton Tract · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53610, -121.48754
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $630,000 ($554,000–$706,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2 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 26, 2023, 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 4-Plex Apartments (0.21 mi NW, 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 (~$7,632/yr at $630,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$636/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:
- 13,939 sq ft (0.32 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Three Family · 1 Single Family Unit / 1 Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03007
- Addresses on lot:
- 2215 18TH AVE; 2215 18TH AVE UNIT A UNIT A; 2215 18TH AVE UNIT B UNIT B
Zoning & Land Use
R-2 — 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-2 (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. 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: 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: $554,000 – $706,000 · 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 4-Plex Apartments (Entitled)0.21 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 7.8 yr (since Jan 24, 2019), 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 across 0 permits).
- 2065 4plex (Entitled)0.22 mi NW
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)0.3 mi NE
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).
- New home (Entitled)450 ft NE
In "Entitled" for 6.6 yr (since Mar 25, 2020), 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: Haldeman Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Rooneys Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Yancey (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Pdc Construction (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Tilton Pacific Construction (4 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2322928 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Oct 26, 2023 | $75,000 | NON-STRUCTURAL FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR - KITCHEN: REPAIR DAMAGED WIRING LIKE FOR LIKE, NEW CABINETS, COUNTERS; NEW RANGE, RAN… |
| RES-2019132 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 17, 2020 | $1,647 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Trenchless 15 L.F. |