2501 45th Ave
Sacramento 95822 · Brentwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51239, -121.48137
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2A-EA-4 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $477,000 ($420,000–$534,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2A-EA-4 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (17 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 4, 2016, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 2610 45th Ave (0.12 mi E, issued). 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 (~$5,888/yr at $477,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$491/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:
- 30,000 sq ft (0.69 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03175
- Addresses on lot:
- 2501 45TH AVE; 2501 45TH AVE # 10 # 10; 2501 45TH AVE # 1 # 1
Zoning & Land Use
R-2A-EA-4 — Multi-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-2A (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-2A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-2A (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: $420,000 – $534,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2610 45th Ave (Issued)0.12 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 19 mo (first record Apr 22, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6359 Hermosa St (Issued)0.13 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 12, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Micro Community Project - City Facility Project - 25th Street (In review)0.13 mi S
High-impact scale (27 housing units, $950,353 declared valuation across 1 permit). issued_date changed to "2026-10-15" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 6216 Hermosa St (Fee estimate)270 ft NE
In "Fee estimate" for 9.6 yr (since Mar 21, 2017), 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: Tri County Plumbing And Drain Cleaning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Intera Homes (6 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Genesis Quality Construction (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Rpm Development And Engineering (4 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Pradie Darrin Construction (3 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1604978 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Apr 4, 2016 | $3,250 | replacing existing leaking gas line with new 70' gas line to unit #8. see referenced diagram and the total unit gas usa… |