217 5th St, West Sacramento, CA 95605, West Sacramento, 95605 - 2 bed, 2 bath
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217 5th St
West Sacramento, CA 95605
ACTIVE
CONDITION: TEAR DOWN
2Beds
2Baths
1,000Sq Ft
10,890Lot Size
Property Price
LIST PRICE$229,000
EST. MARKET VALUE
$219,559
4% AboveMARKET VALUE
SUMMARY
This property presents a High-Potential Investment Opportunity with a List Price of $229,000—positioned well below the $219,559 Fair Market Value by -4%. While the structure carries a Condition Rating of 6 due to fire damage, the expansive 10,890 sqft lot with alley access provides a significant footprint for ADU development or multi-unit expansion. This asset requires substantial structural remediation, making it a strategic acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Contractors capable of executing a comprehensive value-add renovation project.
Estimated Market Value
$219,559
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in West Sacramento.
Condition Analysis
See Full ReportOVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Tear down
TeardownExcellent
Property is land value only, full reconstruction required.
Built in 1941 (>50 years old) with no evidence of renovation. The property is explicitly described as fire-damaged and the kitchen is in a state of severe dilapidation with visible wall damage and outdated, non-functional fixtures. The listing emphasizes the lot size and investment potential, suggesting the structure is unlivable and the value lies in the land.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- High Available Lot Utilization
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 10890, living area = 1000.
- Development Potential
The oversized 10,890 sqft lot features alley access and a detached garage, providing an ideal footprint for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or multi-unit expansion.
- Strategic Investment Opportunity
Priced significantly below market average for the area, this property offers high equity potential and the rare option to acquire the adjacent lot for a larger development project.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- MLS Listing Discrepancy
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =10890, other record lot size in square feet = 9845. Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1000, other record living area = 1204.
- Significant Fire Damage
The main residence has sustained fire damage on one side, requiring extensive structural remediation or a complete teardown, which adds substantial cost and complexity.
- Financing Constraints
Due to the current uninhabitable condition of the structure, the property will likely not qualify for traditional financing, limiting the buyer pool to cash or hard-money investors.
About 217 5th St
Incredible investment opportunity,large lot with ally access deattached garage for possible adu. Main house is fire damaged on one side. Seller prefers to sell with 215 5th st, however is open to offers on individual properties.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1941
- Lot Size
- 10,890 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 2
- Total Bathrooms
- 2 (2 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
West Sacramento Unified Schools
Elkhorn Village Elementary School
Grades K-8 • 0.6 mi
4/10
Westmore Oaks Elementary School
Grades K-8 • 1.7 mi
3/10
River City High School
Grades 9-12 • 3.4 mi
5/10
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Square foot | 1,000 | 1,882.228 |
| Lot Size | 10,890 | 5,929.038 |
| Price | $229.0K | $593.7K |
| Price per sq ft | $229 | $337 |
| Built year | 1941 | 2001 |
| HOA | $0 | $221 |
| Days on market | 26 | 45 |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Sep 28, 2026
$229,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Sep 25, 2000
$88,000
Public Record