1904 34th St
Sacramento 95816 · Alhambra Triangle · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56176, -121.46624
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3A-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $680,000 ($598,000–$762,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3A-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (28 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 10, 2019, 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 Alhambra Triangle
8 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (38.5 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#94 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Alhambra Triangle)
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New single-family home (RES-1817108): Issued after 7 mo (4.8× the 45d median) — slower than 90% of new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 90th pct 184d, n=3,657).
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 3243 X St (0.39 mi SW, 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 (~$8,202/yr at $680,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$684/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:
- 1,180 sq ft (0.03 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Row House
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1904 34TH ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-3A-SPD — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-3A (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-3A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3A (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: reduced flood risk due to levee (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: $598,000 – $762,000 · 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 3243 X St (In review)0.39 mi SW
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Nov 6, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-10-07" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New single-family home (RES-1817108) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo (4.8× the 45d median) — slower than 90% of new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 90th pct 184d, n=3,657).
- W Street Four-Plexes (Entitled)0.34 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 18 mo (since May 14, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (4 housing units across 0 permits).
- 8 Unit Adus Detached 4000sqft Total (Issued)0.31 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jul 24, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 11 mo. High-impact scale (8 housing units, $800,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Syncon Homes Of California (1 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Data Processing Air (13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Lfg Construction (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Pinnacle (9 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Anchored Tiny Homes (9 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1817108 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Apr 10, 2019 | $231,630 | EPC Submittal - (Shared Plan) New Residential Building - Construct 1 new 3-story single family residence on each fee sim… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2019).