2653 Princeton St
Sacramento 95815 · Ben Ali · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61372, -121.43039
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $430,000 ($378,000–$482,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (4 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$22,160 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Nov 22, 2021).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all 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
Repair tied to a housing/code case (RES-1914113): Issued after 14 mo (42.7× the 10d median) — slower than 90% of repair tied to a housing/code case permits in City of Sacramento (median 10d, 90th pct 164d, n=310).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Glenrose Townhomes Time Extension (0.36 mi E, entitled). 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 (~$5,352/yr at $430,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$446/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:
- 10,454 sq ft (0.24 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03199
- Addresses on lot:
- 2653 PRINCETON ST; 2653 PRINCETON ST UNIT 1 UNIT 1; 2653 PRINCETON ST UNIT 2 UNIT 2
Zoning & Land Use
R-2A — Multi-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-2A (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-2A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-2A (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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0181H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $378,000 – $482,000 · 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
- Glenrose Townhomes Time Extension (Entitled)0.36 mi E
In "Entitled" for 6.7 yr (since Mar 10, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (22 housing units across 0 permits).
- 17th & S Street Mixed Use (Entitled)0.38 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 3, 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 (47 housing units across 0 permits).
- Repair tied to a housing/code case (RES-1914113) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 14 mo (42.7× the 10d median) — slower than 90% of repair tied to a housing/code case permits in City of Sacramento (median 10d, 90th pct 164d, n=310).
- pump house with fire equipment (Issued)0.21 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 5.2 yr (first record Sep 10, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 6 mo. work_desc changed to "Permt to complete work commenced under expired permit COM-2325441: - construction of 232 sq ft pump house and installation of new fire pump equipment revision COM-2617765 Additions of conductor sizing on one line drawing, addition of panel placard detailing the facility address and available fault current per utility letter. revision COM-2622205 electrical plans modify electrical run/conduit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Complete Solar (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Ferrand Construction (7 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Gw Demolition (7 in ½ mi · Demolition); Nolen Construction (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Brown Construction (3 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2124826 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Nov 22, 2021 | $26,000 | HSG: 18-003378 DUPLEX Roof Mounted PV 2.56kW for both unit 1 & 2. All supply side connections, main breaker change-out, … |
| RES-2119137 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Sep 1, 2021 | — | HSG #18-003378 REVISION TO RES-2107713 - Conduit was changed to interconnect on the north side of the building more accu… |
| RES-2107030 | Repair tied to a housing/code case | Finaled | Iss. Jul 8, 2021 | $80,000 | Permit to complete expired permit RES-1914113 H # 18-003378 - Remodel and obtain permit for previously added sf to an e… |
| RES-2107713 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 15, 2021 | $13,750 | UNIT B - Install 2.56kw solar system w/ (8) roof-mount modules and (1) inverter. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms require… |