2381 Fairfield St
Sacramento 95815 · Old North Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60988, -121.45331
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 $349,000 ($307,000–$391,000).
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 14,375 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 11 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 31 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 21, 2023, 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X))
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X). 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: 4-Plex New Construction (0.32 mi SW, 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 (~$4,429/yr at $349,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$369/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:
- 14,375 sq ft (0.33 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03348
- Addresses on lot:
- 2012 EL MONTE AVE; 2014 EL MONTE AVE; 2016 EL MONTE AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-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-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 14,375 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (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: $307,000 – $391,000 · 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
- 4-Plex New Construction (In review)0.32 mi SW
In "In review" for 4 yr (since Nov 4, 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 (4 housing units, $500,000 declared valuation across 2 permits). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- CLTRE House (In review)0.35 mi SW
In "In review" for 2.9 yr (since Dec 6, 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 (52 housing units, $8,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Apartments on Del Paso Blvd- BUILDING A (In review)0.16 mi E
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).
- 4 new homes at 707 Lampasas Ave (Applied)0.39 mi NE
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Community Resource Project (30 on parcel, 30 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Kj Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Integrity Pacific Builders (21 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Jagir Investments (14 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Cobex Construction Group (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (31 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2312702 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jun 21, 2023 | $1,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, Repair weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-1709678 | HVAC / heat pump | Withdrawn | App. Jun 7, 2017 | $1,700 | Change-out Wall Furnace to Wall Furnace. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-1709676 | HVAC / heat pump | Withdrawn | App. Jun 7, 2017 | $1,700 | **2016 El Monte**Change-out Wall Furnace to Wall Furnace. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be plac… |
| RES-1709673 | HVAC / heat pump | Withdrawn | App. Jun 7, 2017 | $1,700 | BLDG**2018 El Monte**Change-out Wall Furnace to Wall Furnace. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be … |