717 Lampasas Ave
Sacramento 95815 · Old North Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61499, -121.44973
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2B in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $361,000 ($318,000–$404,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2B allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (7 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 14, 2025, 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 (0.17 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 (~$4,565/yr at $361,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$380/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:
- 22,500 sq ft (0.52 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03345
- Addresses on lot:
- 717 LAMPASAS AVE; 717 LAMPASAS AVE # A # A; 717 LAMPASAS AVE # B # B
Zoning & Land Use
R-2B — 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 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: $318,000 – $404,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
50 active or recent development projects (185 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 417 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction14 permits (132 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)36 permits (49 units)
- Demolition1 permit
- Additions & renovations25 permits
- Building systems314 permits
- Repairs7 permits
- Other20 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2647 Fairfield St (Applied)0.17 mi 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)140 ft W
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)0.35 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)0.19 mi N
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: Leak On Lock Plumbing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Integrity Pacific Builders (21 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Jagir Investments (15 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Cobex Construction Group (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Rudolph And Sletten (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2503185 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 14, 2025 | $4,300 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 42 L.F. |
| COM-2419073 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 27, 2024 | $5,115 | Water Heater Permit: Change out from 65 to 75 gallon gas water heater, inside. Water conserving fixtures are required … |