2711 Fairfield St
Sacramento 95815 · Noralto · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61694, -121.45295
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-1 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $396,000 ($348,000–$444,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 7 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 22, 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 2647 Fairfield St (440 ft S, 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 (~$4,964/yr at $396,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$414/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:
- 55,321 sq ft (1.27 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Shopping Center · Neighborhood
- Tax rate area:
- 03257
- Addresses on lot:
- 2711 FAIRFIELD ST; 557 ELEANOR AVE; 563 ELEANOR AVE
Zoning & Land Use
C-1 — Limited Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial), 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: $348,000 – $444,000 · 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 2647 Fairfield St (Applied)440 ft S
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.
- 4 new homes at 707 Lampasas Ave (Applied)0.2 mi SE
In "Applied" for 3.5 yr (since May 11, 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, $825,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Multi-Unit Residential Development (Entitled)0.25 mi E
In "Entitled" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 11, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (6 housing units across 0 permits).
- Catalonia Palms Assisted Living Facility (In review)0.45 mi W
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: Maximum Home Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); California Delta Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); My Apple Signs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Sentinel Fire Equipment (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Bay Alarm (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2612546 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Jun 22, 2026 | $12,000 | INSTALL NEW STONE VENEER TO FRONT OF STORE, PAINT, RESTUCCO. CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARMS ARE REQUIRED. REFERENCE CRC … |
| SIG-2609169 | Sign | Issued | Iss. May 21, 2026 | $3,000 | EPC - Installation of 1 set of electric illuminated sign to be attached to the walls of the building. |
| COM-2606068 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 26, 2026 | $8,500 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - Tankless, located inside building, screening not required. |
| COM-1913352 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 17, 2019 | — | AA: PGE Safety Inspection Request; Retail Store; Back of building; One time inspection only; If inspector is unable to a… |
| COM-1700508 |