3438 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56636, -121.46317
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $738,000 ($649,000–$827,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 25, 2018, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 1301 32nd St (0.21 mi N, 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 (~$8,863/yr at $738,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$739/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:
- 6,000 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Convenience Store
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3438 FOLSOM BLVD; 3440 FOLSOM BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C-2 — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
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: $649,000 – $827,000 · 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)0.21 mi N
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)0.47 mi NW
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).
- New home at 3945 L St (Issued)0.48 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)0.23 mi NE
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Illuminated Creations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); The Stanovensky (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Wells Pools (15 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Az Custom Construction (14 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Premier Pools (14 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIG-1813061 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Jul 25, 2018 | $11,200 | Install 1 set channel letter sign of fuel canopy, replace existing pylon sign faces, install 2 attached LED gas pricing … |
| COM-1710072 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 12, 2017 | $11,160 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 33 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection r… |