Parcel Context · Public-Records Property BriefAPN 275-0054-011-0000
2449 Empress St
Sacramento 95815 · Old North Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61016, -121.44766
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03348
- Addresses on lot:
- 2449 EMPRESS ST; 2451 EMPRESS ST
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 6,534 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 1% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 99% 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)
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95815) · FY 2026
Studio $1,440 · 1BR $1,510 · 2BR $1,860 · 3BR $2,480 · 4BR $2,850
ACS 2020–2024 Median Gross Rent (Old North Sacramento):$1,312±$104 Source: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Geography: Old North Sacramento.
ACS 2020–2024 Median Gross Rent (ZIP 95815):$1,521±$96 Source: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Geography: Sacramento.
Zillow Home Value Index (ZIP 95815, September 2026):$348,970
ACS 2020–2024 Median Home Value (Old North Sacramento):$273,000±$37,200 Source: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Geography: Old North Sacramento.
ACS 2020–2024 Median Home Value (ZIP 95815):$346,000±$15,600 Source: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Geography: Sacramento.
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since October 2024)
37 active or recent development projects (55 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 382 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction8 permits (24 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)23 permits (33 units)
- Demolition2 permits
- Additions & renovations31 permits
- Building systems288 permits
- Repairs5 permits
- Other25 permits
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
Accessory dwelling unit at 2449 Empress StStage: Issued · 1 units · $70,000 declared valuation · Last record Jul 6, 2026
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2608715 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Issued | Iss. Jul 6, 2026 | $70,000 | EPC - 535 sq. ft. Garage Conversion, New 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH ADU. 3 existing toilets + 1 new one (ADU), total 4 toilets ADU… |
| RES-2514750 | Remodel / interior alteration | Withdrawn | Iss. Jul 16, 2025 | $37,000 | Roofing patches, Stucco patches, To replace existing windows (retrofit) like for like, Drywall patches New flooring, in… |