3148 B St
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58095, -121.46057
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $900,000 ($792,000–$1,008,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-SPD supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 6,426 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
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 22, 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)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in East Sacramento
522 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (62.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#48 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (East Sacramento)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New single-family home (RES-1612868): Issued after 9 mo (6.0× the 45d median) — slower than 90% of new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 90th pct 184d, n=3,657).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Democracy Alley Residences (0.28 mi W, entitled). 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 (~$10,710/yr at $900,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$893/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:
- 6,426 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · 2 Single Family Units
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3145 BLUES ALY; 3147 BLUES ALY; 3148 B ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-SPD — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
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 6,426 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 (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0180J, 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: $792,000 – $1,008,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95816) · FY 2026
Studio $2,120 · 1BR $2,220 · 2BR $2,730 · 3BR $3,630 · 4BR $4,190
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Democracy Alley Residences (Entitled)0.28 mi W
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 20, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (10 housing units across 0 permits).
- New single-family home (RES-1612868) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 9 mo (6.0× the 45d median) — slower than 90% of new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 90th pct 184d, n=3,657).
- Equipment Building, fiber-optic (Issued)0.45 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 21 mo (first record Feb 7, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 3256 C St ADUs (Entitled)0.13 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.1 yr (since Oct 26, 2021), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Richard Baumhofer Custom Homes (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Y And G Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Macs Plumbing Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); TNHC Realty And Construction (322 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Connected Technology (14 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2623747 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Applied | App. Oct 22, 2026 | $100,000 | residential remodel consisting of the conversion of a portion of the existing first-floor garage into a new 336 SF Junio… |
| RES-2504168 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 28, 2025 | $2,500 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2202856 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 8, 2022 | $4,030 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 13 squares of 40yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-1813210 | Plan revision / deferred submittal |