3951 N St
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56613, -121.45512
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 $822,000 ($723,000–$921,000).
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 55,757 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 13 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 10 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 6, 2026, 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: New home at 3945 L St (0.12 mi N, issued). 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 (~$9,821/yr at $822,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$818/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:
- 55,757 sq ft (1.28 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Recreational · Private Club · Swimming / Tennis
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3951 N ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-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-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 55,757 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: $723,000 – $921,000 · 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
- New home at 3945 L St (Issued)0.12 mi N
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 4608 Folsom Blvd (In review)0.46 mi SE
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 6, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "INTEGRITY CONSTRUCTION & SOLUTIONS INC" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3958 Dub Aly (Approved)380 ft S
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1336 42nd St (Entitled)0.15 mi E
In "Entitled" for 23 mo (since Dec 11, 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: Cuttle Construction (1 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Two Rivers Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Water Heater Experts (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Top Rank Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Citywide Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2616986 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 6, 2026 | $79,500 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 60 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0668-0134 |
| COM-2415073 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jul 10, 2024 | — | REVISION TO COM-2327269 - EPC - specifying 1 hour rating on certain eaves; new detail on Sheet A-1.0 |
| COM-2327269 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 8, 2024 | $125,000 | EPC - REPAIR AND REMODEL EXISTING DETACHED POOL RESTROOM BUILDING. REVISION TO COM-2415073 EPC - specifying 1 hour ra… |
| COM-2304402 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Expired Application | App. Mar 6, 2023 | — | EPC - revision to COM-2212195 New Wall height from 10'X20 to 10'8"X20 |
| COM-2212195 |