3551 N St
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56769, -121.46042
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 $806,000 ($709,000–$903,000).
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 5,227 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 (+$77,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Dec 22, 2023).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 1301 32nd St (0.24 mi NW, 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 (~$9,638/yr at $806,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$803/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:
- 5,227 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3551 N 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 5,227 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: $709,000 – $903,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
46 active or recent development projects (56 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 871 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction17 permits (5 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)41 permits (48 units)
- Demolition18 permits
- Additions & renovations158 permits
- Building systems575 permits
- Repairs20 permits
- Other42 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1301 32nd St (In review)0.24 mi NW
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.
- New home at 3945 L St (Issued)0.32 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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1223 35th St (Entitled)0.1 mi N
In "Entitled" for 2.3 yr (since Jul 26, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3500 Harmon Aly (Applied)0.28 mi N
In "Applied" for 2.2 yr (since Sep 17, 2024), 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: Mills Builders (3 on parcel, 9 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Solid Construction And Design (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Del Rio Roofing Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Az Custom Construction (24 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Tms Construction (21 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2325605 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Dec 22, 2023 | $50,000 | EPC - REMODEL (204-SQFT) NO CHANGE OF LAYOUT. EXTERIOR:MOVING THE EXISTING TANKLESS WATER HEATER TO THE EXTERIOR ADJACEN… |
| RES-2002616 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 14, 2020 | $2,200 | ORIGINAL PERMIT: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 17 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0… |
| RES-1910591 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 11, 2019 | $18,500 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 17 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-013… |
| RES-1719050 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Nov 22, 2017 | $150,000 | Alteration to existing second floor master suite relocation of window at the east gable wall and install two new skyligh… |
| RES-1719049 | Addition (adds square footage) | Void | App. Oct 13, 2017 | $150,000 | Alteration to existing second floor master suite relocation of window at the east gable wall and install two new skyligh… |