2536 Wah Ave
Sacramento 95822 · Woodbine · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.50056, -121.48013
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2B-R-EA-4 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $422,000 ($371,000–$473,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2B-R-EA-4 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 14 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 2, 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: 27th & Lock Apartments - Estimate (0.28 mi SE, fee estimate). 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 (~$5,261/yr at $422,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$438/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:
- 165,528 sq ft (3.80 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03175
- Addresses on lot:
- 2500 WAH AVE; 2502 WAH AVE; 2504 WAH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-2B-R-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-2B (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-2B (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-2B (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: $371,000 – $473,000 · 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
- 27th & Lock Apartments - Estimate (Fee estimate)0.28 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 7.3 yr (since Jul 31, 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 (22 housing units, $2,006,532 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 100 Apartments (Fee estimate)0.36 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 10.1 yr (since Oct 12, 2016), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (300 housing units, $38,043,750 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- CCH Florin Road Senior Housing (Entitled)0.46 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Jan 27, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (100 housing units across 0 permits).
- CCH Florin Road Senior Housing (Entitled)0.46 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Jan 27, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (50 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Aaa Builders (7 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Capitol Renovation (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Vz Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Rotoco (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Browns Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (14 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2619391 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 2, 2026 | $119,000 | REROOF CHANGE FROM TPO TO TORCHDOWN. 5000 SQ FT. IN-PROGRESS INSPECTION REQUIRED IF 10 SQUARES OR GREATER. CF-1R-ALT AND… |
| COM-2613299 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jun 26, 2026 | $10,195 | HVAC Permit: Like for like 3 ton, 14.3 SEER2, 80% AFUE, gas package unit located on the roof. The existing unit shall b… |
| RES-2608172 | Roof replacement | Void | App. Apr 24, 2026 | $79,000 | REROOF 4900 SQ FT CHANGE FROM TPO TP TORCHDOWN. ALL WORK SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION. |
| COM-2608181 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 24, 2026 | $79,000 | REROOF 4900 SQ FT CHANGE FROM TPO TP TORCHDOWN. ALL WORK SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION. |
| COM-2606701 |