541 38th St
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57446, -121.45373
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 5,834 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 539 38TH ST; 541 38TH ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — 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 5,834 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)
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
- New home at 3945 L St (Issued)0.46 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record May 20, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $800,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 512 San Miguel Way (In review)0.11 mi E
Active in "In review" for 4.3 yr (first record Jul 7, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo.
- New home at 401 38th St (Issued)0.11 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 3.6 yr (first record Mar 23, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 635 Santa Ynez Way (Issued)0.17 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 2.4 yr (first record May 23, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.3 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2602966 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. Feb 17, 2026 | $6,000 | Provide & Install new 400amp service with (2) 200amp panels on the ADU, refeeding the main house and the ADU. Existing i… |
| RES-2506449 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. Aug 14, 2025 | $200,000 | EPC - New 595 square foot ADU to include living, kitchen, bedroom and bath. Solar exempt.Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms … |
| RES-2511657 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Jun 5, 2025 | $5,000 | Demo Permit: Demo of exixting 216 square foot detached garage. Demo needs to be done in oroder to build new ADU current… |
| RES-2504459 | Pool / spa | Issued |