2628 Fairfield St
Sacramento 95815 · Noralto · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61551, -121.45177
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $396,000 ($348,000–$444,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 36,432 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 17 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 28, 2022, 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 2647 Fairfield St (270 ft 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 (~$4,964/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:
- 36,432 sq ft (0.84 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03242
- Addresses on lot:
- 2624 FAIRFIELD ST; 2626 FAIRFIELD ST; 2626 FAIRFIELD ST # A # A
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit 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-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 36,432 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
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)270 ft W
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)490 ft 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).
- Apartments on Del Paso Blvd- BUILDING A (In review)0.39 mi S
In "In review" for 21 mo (since Jan 31, 2025), 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, $374,500 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Hidden Oaks SFRs and ADUs - MMH (Entitled)0.18 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 19 mo (since Apr 2, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (8 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Jones Electric (6 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); B Line Construction (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Smith Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Heim Property Maintenance (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Jagir Investments (15 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (17 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2223064 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Oct 28, 2022 | $4,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 100 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work, m… |
| RES-2223056 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Oct 28, 2022 | $4,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 100 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work, m… |
| RES-2221325 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 5, 2022 | $5,100 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 125 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work, m… |
| RES-2221322 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 5, 2022 | $4,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 125 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work, m… |