701 Plaza Ave
Sacramento 95815 · Old North Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61323, -121.45031
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 $363,000 ($319,000–$407,000).
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
- ✓ 29 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 23, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Electrical / panel (COM-1703489): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 2647 Fairfield St (0.22 mi NW, 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 (~$4,588/yr at $363,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$382/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:
- 64,469 sq ft (1.48 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03351
- Addresses on lot:
- 701 PLAZA AVE; 701 PLAZA AVE # 23 # 23; 701 PLAZA AVE # 24 # 24
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: $319,000 – $407,000 · 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)0.22 mi NW
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)0.12 mi N
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)0.23 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).
- Electrical / panel (COM-1703489) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: The Remodeling (11 on parcel, 11 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Cabs Heating And Air Conditioning (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Flat Roof Pros (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Fuse Electric (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Ai Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (29 permits, 1 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2510704 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. May 23, 2025 | $15,000 | 22-032950 708 BOWLES ST UNIT#9 FIRE DAMAGE REPAIRS NO PLANS REQUIRED. MINOR ELECTRICAL REPAIRS AND ELECTRICAL FIXTURES.… |
| COM-2508094 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Apr 23, 2025 | $25,000 | #: 22-032950: FOR UNITS 1-22- Like for like change out of 70 amp sub panel for all units located at this address. Carbo… |
| COM-2508088 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Apr 23, 2025 | $25,000 | #: 22-032950: FOR UNITS 23-44 Like for like change out of 70 amp sub panel for all unites located at this address. Car… |
| COM-2508009 | Electrical / panel |