917 38th St
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57107, -121.45543
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-4 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $820,000 ($722,000–$918,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-4 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (12 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 17 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 31, 2023, 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: minimal flood hazard)
about 45% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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
Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2300671): Issued after 5 mo (2.6× the 63d median) — above the 75th percentile for commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 75th pct 119d, n=2,366).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 512 San Miguel Way (0.33 mi NE, 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 (~$9,798/yr at $820,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$817/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:
- 24,394 sq ft (0.56 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 917 38TH ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-4 — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-4 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-4 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-4 (multifamily residential), 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: minimal flood hazard (about 45% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 55% 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: $722,000 – $918,000 · 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 512 San Miguel Way (In review)0.33 mi NE
In "In review" for 4.4 yr (since Jul 7, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Expired Application" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 3945 L St (Issued)0.23 mi S
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 3500 Harmon Aly (Applied)0.24 mi W
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).
- Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2300671) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 5 mo (2.6× the 63d median) — above the 75th percentile for commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 75th pct 119d, n=2,366).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Johnson Controls Fire Protection (6 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); The Plumbing Machines (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Tms Construction (27 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Wells Pools (22 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Connected Technology (20 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (17 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2323245 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Oct 31, 2023 | — | EPC - REVISION TO COM-2300668 (SHARED PLANS). Modifying notes for roof installation. Modifying notes for parking lot la… |
| COM-2300671 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 26, 2023 | $920,000 | EPC - SHRA - Remodel of six (6) interconnected apartment buildings, 30 units total, all 1 bedroom. Scope of work include… |
| COM-2300668 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 26, 2023 | $1,130,000 | EPC - Shared Plans (2) SHRA Housing Project. Review Times 20-15-15-10. Shared plans Scope of work includes remodel to (E… |
| RES-2225821 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 5, 2022 | $3,995 | Change-out installation of Electric - 030 gallon to Electric - 030 gallon, located inside building, screening not requir… |