1719 38th St
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56195, -121.45851
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 $777,000 ($684,000–$870,000).
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 8,000 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 (+$22,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Dec 13, 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: 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
New garage / accessory structure (RES-2314688): Issued after 5 mo (2.2× the 69d median) — above the 75th percentile for new garage / accessory structure permits in City of Sacramento (median 69d, 75th pct 132d, n=231).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 3945 L St (0.46 mi NE, 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 (~$9,308/yr at $777,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$776/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:
- 8,000 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1719 38TH 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 8,000 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 06067C0190H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $684,000 – $870,000 · 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)0.46 mi NE
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 3958 Dub Aly (Approved)0.28 mi NE
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).
- New garage / accessory structure (RES-2314688) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 5 mo (2.2× the 69d median) — above the 75th percentile for new garage / accessory structure permits in City of Sacramento (median 69d, 75th pct 132d, n=231).
- New home at 2132 Gerber Ave (Entitled)0.36 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 4.1 yr (since Sep 20, 2022), 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: Bc Construction (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Mgf Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Affordable Trenchless And Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Tms Construction (20 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Premier Pools (16 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2314688 | New garage / accessory structure | Finaled | Iss. Dec 13, 2023 | $97,710 | EPC - EXPEDITED - 2 SHARED PLANS 441 sq ft garage , 337 sq ft cabana, & 1333 sq ft terrace. separate wrecking permi… |
| RES-2326345 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Dec 12, 2023 | $5,000 | DEMO OF EXITING 441 SF GARAGE. |
| RES-2314684 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Aug 30, 2023 | $14,490 | EPC - EXPEDITED - 2 SHARED PLANS - NEW PORCH 168 SQ FT , NEW DECK 252 SQ FT - 1ST FLR - Entry to have new front door and… |
| RES-2213943 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Withdrawn | Iss. Jun 30, 2022 | $5,120 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Trenchless 45 L.F. |
| RES-1918383 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer |