2801 Grove Ave
Sacramento 95815 · Wills Acres · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61915, -121.45999
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 $339,000 ($298,000–$380,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (5 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 47 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 4, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Lindley Dr (0.24 mi W, applied). 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 (~$4,315/yr at $339,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$360/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:
- 138,085 sq ft (3.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03257
- Addresses on lot:
- 2797 GROVE AVE; 2801 GROVE AVE; 2801 GROVE AVE # 1 # 1
Zoning & Land Use
R-3 — 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-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 06067C0177J, effective June 16, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $298,000 – $380,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95815) · FY 2026
Studio $1,440 · 1BR $1,510 · 2BR $1,860 · 3BR $2,480 · 4BR $2,850
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Lindley Dr (Applied)0.24 mi W
In "Applied" for 19 mo (since Apr 7, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-10-19" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2647 Fairfield St (Applied)0.46 mi SE
In "Applied" for 7 mo (since Apr 22, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-09-30" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Avana Park, Residential Subdivision (Entitled)0.18 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 19, 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 (8 housing units across 0 permits).
- Catalonia Palms Assisted Living Facility (In review)0.13 mi SW
High-impact scale (40 housing units, $6,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit). current_status changed to "Plan Check Target" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Mack Construction (15 on parcel, 15 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Lennar Homes Of California (3 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Rpm Development And Engineering (2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Smr Designs (2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Parker Brothers Construction Services (2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (47 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2619520 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Sep 4, 2026 | $20,000 | PERMIT 17 HSG #: 24-039950 2849 GROVE AVE - UNIT 4 FULL KITCHEN, BATH AND INTERIOR REMODEL OF UNITS. NEW PLUMBING FIX… |
| COM-2615189 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jul 22, 2026 | $20,000 | HSG CASE FILE #: 24-039950 REPLACEMENT PERMIT TO COMPLETE WORK FROM EXPIRED PERMIT COM-2509704 (2809 GROVE AVE UNIT 4):… |
| COM-2614863 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 16, 2026 | $20,000 | HSG #: 24-039950; 2829 GROVE AVE - UNIT 1: FULL KITCHEN, BATH AND INTERIOR REMODEL OF UNITS. NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES. NEW… |
| COM-2608758 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. May 5, 2026 | $20,000 | CHANGE OUT FULL KITCHEN CABINETS, CHANGE OUT BATH TOILET AND SINK. CHANGE OUT PLUMBING FIXTURES. CHANGE OUT TUB. CHANGE … |