2651 Taft St
Sacramento 95815 · South Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61378, -121.43843
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 $345,000 ($304,000–$386,000).
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 5,500 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 29, 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: minimal flood hazard)
about 63% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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
New garage / accessory structure (RES-2023493): Issued after 4 mo (1.9× the 69d median) — above the 75th percentile for new garage / accessory structure permits in City of Sacramento (median 69d, 75th pct 132d, n=231).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Basin Apartments (0.48 mi S, fee estimate). 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 (~$4,383/yr at $345,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$365/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:
- 5,500 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03346
- Addresses on lot:
- 2651 TAFT ST
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 5,500 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: minimal flood hazard (about 63% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 37% 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: $304,000 – $386,000 · 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
- Basin Apartments (Fee estimate)0.48 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 5 yr (since Oct 29, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (300 housing units, $75,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New commercial building at 2241 Harvard St (Fee estimate)0.48 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 9.2 yr (since Aug 14, 2017), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($21,439,420 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- 2533 Taft Street ADU (Entitled)0.13 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 30, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home (Entitled)0.17 mi W
In "Entitled" for 4 yr (since Nov 29, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Banconn Enterprise (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Demolition); Affordable Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Bonney Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Lou Becker And Sons Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Integrity Pacific Builders (21 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2218324 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Aug 29, 2022 | $11,118 | Change-out w/new ducts Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in… |
| RES-2215174 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jul 19, 2022 | $5,057 | KITCHEN REMODEL, NO STRUCTRUAL CHANGES, LIKE FOR LIKE. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections… |
| RES-2213179 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jun 22, 2022 | $7,916 | E-Permit: existing panel 030 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work, a… |
| RES-2023493 | New garage / accessory structure | Finaled | Iss. May 4, 2021 | $20,000 | EPC - new 384sf detached garage. A separate wrecking permit to be pulled to demolish existing detached garage |