2506 Arbury St
Sacramento 95833 · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61106, -121.51809
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $454,000 ($386,000–$522,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$9,456 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Dec 3, 2025).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A99, all of the lot of lot)
Zone A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Homewood Suites & Hotel (Natomas) - Hotel & Site (0.24 mi E, in review). 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 (~$5,626/yr at $454,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$469/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:
- 5,346 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03096
- Addresses on lot:
- 2506 ARBURY ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-PUD — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling 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 A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0157J, 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: $386,000 – $522,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95833) · FY 2026
Studio $1,920 · 1BR $2,020 · 2BR $2,480 · 3BR $3,300 · 4BR $3,810
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
3 active or recent development projects and 163 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction4 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Homewood Suites & Hotel (Natomas) - Hotel & Site (In review)0.24 mi E
In "In review" for 23 mo (since Dec 23, 2024), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($28,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit). current_status changed to "Verify" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Multi-Unit Housing at Venture Oaks (Fee estimate)0.24 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 26, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (410 housing units, $103,000,000 declared valuation across 4 permits).
- Gateway Plaza Phase II (In review)0.17 mi N
In "In review" for 4.1 yr (since Sep 21, 2022), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($1,000,000 declared valuation across 10 permits).
- Baywood Hotel (Fee estimate)0.19 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 3.2 yr (since Aug 30, 2023), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($25,138,450 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bonney Plumbing (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Americas Vinyl Exteriors (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Clear Cut Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Beazer Homes (74 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Gp Development (22 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2525054 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Dec 3, 2025 | $16,859 | Master bathroom remodel like for like. remove and replace tub, upgrade shower walls and plumbing fixtures, install new v… |
| RES-2509825 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 15, 2025 | $1,050 | Install EV charger in garage. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. ALL WORK SUB… |
| RES-1905103 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Mar 25, 2019 | $16,872 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-1809353 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. May 17, 2018 | $2,657 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |