2439 Empress St
Sacramento 95815 · Old North Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61002, -121.44766
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 $337,000 ($297,000–$377,000).
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 6,534 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 9 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$8,875 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Oct 8, 2020).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
about 82% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. 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: Apartments on Del Paso Blvd- BUILDING A (0.15 mi W, 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 (~$4,292/yr at $337,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$358/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03348
- Addresses on lot:
- 2439 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 82% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 18% 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: $297,000 – $377,000 · 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
- Apartments on Del Paso Blvd- BUILDING A (In review)0.15 mi W
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)0.37 mi N
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).
- New home at 679 El Camino Ave (Issued)0.23 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 3.2 yr (first record Sep 5, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 10 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2647 Fairfield St (Applied)0.48 mi NW
In "Applied" for 7 mo (since Apr 22, 2026), 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: ARS American Residential Services Of California (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Epic Home Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); White River Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Green Day Power (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Integrity Pacific Builders (21 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2018550 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 8, 2020 | $3,646 | E-Permit: Water Re-pipe, 60 L.F. |
| RES-2014325 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 12, 2020 | $11,696 | Change-out installation of Gas - 030 gallon to Gas - 030 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2013249 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Aug 7, 2020 | $25,950 | 6.175kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main break… |
| RES-1925602 | Solar / battery storage | Withdrawn | Iss. Jan 2, 2020 | $7,419 | 3.7kw Solar PV System, Where scope of work includes a main breaker change-out and/or panel upgrade, ALL supply side con… |
| RES-1711350 |