2408 Empress St
Sacramento 95815 · Old North Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60961, -121.44705
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 $328,000 ($289,000–$367,000).
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 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 18, 2026, 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: reduced flood risk due to levee)
about 66% 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 (0.18 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 (~$4,189/yr at $328,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$349/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 · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03348
- Addresses on lot:
- 2408 EMPRESS ST; 2408 EMPRESS ST # 10 # 10; 2408 EMPRESS ST # 1 # 1
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 66% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 34% 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: $289,000 – $367,000 · 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)0.18 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)0.41 mi NW
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)0.27 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.
- New home (Entitled)0.4 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 4 yr (since Nov 29, 2022), 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: Elite Finish Guy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Ew Carroll And Sons (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Rci Integrated Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Integrity Pacific Builders (21 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Read Construction (17 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2620312 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 18, 2026 | $6,500 | C/O 4 WINDOWS, TOILET, BATHRUB, SINKS, AND CABINETS LIKE FOR LIKE. The egress windows will meet the code requirements en… |
| COM-2318812 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Sep 27, 2023 | $50,000 | 1. Install new gas wall furnace in Units 6 and 10 (remove unpermitted electric baseboard heaters) 2. Provide new 100A h… |
| COM-1907939 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. May 3, 2019 | $990 | HSG Case 19-005996 Plumbing repairs to Units 3 & 4: permit for the replacement of (1) Bathtub waste / overflow drains a… |
| COM-1821897 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Nov 13, 2018 | $3,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 075 gallon to Gas - 075 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |