2690 Forrest St
Sacramento 95815 · Noralto · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61649, -121.45444
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $358,000 ($315,000–$401,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (6 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$11,592 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Sep 25, 2026).
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 (0.11 mi SE, 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 (~$4,531/yr at $358,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$378/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:
- 4,341 sq ft (0.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03257
- Addresses on lot:
- 2690 FORREST ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A — Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or 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 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: $315,000 – $401,000 · 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)0.11 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.
- 4 new homes at 707 Lampasas Ave (Applied)0.25 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)0.32 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)0.38 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: High Energy Electric (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Mars Home Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Jagir Investments (13 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Lennar Homes Of California (3 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Gto Contractors (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621071 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 25, 2026 | $24,000 | 0kw Solar PV System, 27 kw PV Storage System Size and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply sid… |
| RES-2509440 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 12, 2025 | $1,500 | Install hardwired 32a Loop EV charger on exterior of home. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sectio… |