1216 38th St
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56793, -121.45721
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 $784,000 ($690,000–$878,000).
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 7,956 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 7 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$30,120 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (9 total permits, latest May 23, 2025).
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)
all 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
Addition (adds square footage) (RES-1610744): Issued after 3 mo (2.1× the 42d median) — above the 75th percentile for addition (adds square footage) permits in City of Sacramento (median 42d, 75th pct 83d, n=1,948).
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 (0.4 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 (~$9,388/yr at $784,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$782/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:
- 7,956 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1216 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 7,956 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: minimal flood hazard (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: $690,000 – $878,000 · 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)0.4 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.
- New home at 3945 L St (Issued)0.15 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)0.21 mi NW
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 3958 Dub Aly (Approved)0.22 mi SE
In "Approved" for 15 mo (since Aug 25, 2025), 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: Halls Window Center (1 on parcel, 15 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Clarke And Rush Mechanical (3 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Diamond D Construction (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Gold Rush Energy Solutions (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Tms Construction (29 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2510113 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. May 23, 2025 | $8,961 | (1) window C/O like for like nail fin; The egress windows will meet the code requirements enforced at the time the struc… |
| RES-2208085 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Apr 15, 2022 | — | Revision to RES-2202173- SHEETS M-1 through M-4: Change to Panel Layout. SHEET E-2: PV going from 2 strings to 3 strings… |
| RES-2203499 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 15, 2022 | $27,380 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 37 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0668-0125 |
| RES-2202173 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 2, 2022 | $47,250 | 10.585kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main brea… |