3418 L St
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56964, -121.46147
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 $744,000 ($655,000–$833,000).
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 5,600 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 12 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$10,324 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Sep 9, 2026).
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
Windows / doors / siding (RES-2310764): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of windows / doors / siding permits in City of Sacramento (median 1d, 90th pct 7d, n=4,808).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 1301 32nd St (0.17 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 (~$8,932/yr at $744,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$744/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:
- 5,600 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3418 L 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 5,600 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: $655,000 – $833,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1301 32nd St (In review)0.17 mi W
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Nov 13, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). project_name changed to "GARAGE CONVERSION TO ADU" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Hattie's House (Entitled)0.48 mi W
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 6, 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 (24 housing units across 0 permits).
- Windows / doors / siding (RES-2310764) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of windows / doors / siding permits in City of Sacramento (median 1d, 90th pct 7d, n=4,808).
- New home at 3945 L St (Issued)0.4 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 18 mo (first record May 20, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $800,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: River City Window And Door (2 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bell Brothers Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sacramento Window And Door (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Green Day Power (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Snook Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2619793 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Sep 9, 2026 | $13,219 | REMOVE 2 WOOD CASEMENT DOUBLE WINDOWS AND REPLACE WITH 2 COMPOSITE CASEMENT DOUBLE WINDOWS; WINDOW 101 PINE INT., WINDOW… |
| RES-2603779 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Feb 26, 2026 | $15,433 | Remove 4 wood windows and replace with 4 composite windows, same operations as existing, no grilles, red rock ext/pint i… |
| RES-2425948 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 3, 2024 | $7,123 | Window Permit: Remove 2 wood windows and replace with 2 composite windows. Same operations with red rock interiors and e… |
| RES-2310764 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jul 12, 2023 | $9,629 | Remove 3 wood double hung windows and replace with 2 composite double hung windows, no grilles on proposed windows; pine… |