3101 U St
Sacramento 95817 · Alhambra Triangle · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56087, -121.47018
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $747,000 ($657,000–$837,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-SPD supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 4,356 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 29 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$249,600 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Aug 10, 2026).
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
Accessory dwelling unit at 2025 Alhambra Blvd: Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 27, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo.
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 (0.28 mi S, 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 (~$8,966/yr at $747,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$747/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:
- 4,356 sq ft (0.10 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2023 ALHAMBRA BLVD; 2025 ALHAMBRA BLVD; 3101 U ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-SPD — Single-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-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 4,356 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 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: $657,000 – $837,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95817) · FY 2026
Studio $1,580 · 1BR $1,660 · 2BR $2,040 · 3BR $2,720 · 4BR $3,130
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3243 X St (In review)0.28 mi S
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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2519 Victorian Aly (In review)0.45 mi W
Active in "In review" for 12 mo (first record Nov 13, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 9 mo. High-impact scale (4 housing units, $638,800 declared valuation across 1 permit). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- The Hatchery Multi-Family (33 Income-Restricted Units) (In review)0.45 mi S
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Oct 31, 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 (33 housing units, 4 deed-restricted affordable, $4,009,938 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2025 Alhambra Blvd (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 27, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Glad Construction (3 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Huft Heating And Air Conditioning (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Cox Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Home Depot USA (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Data Processing Air (13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2617290 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 10, 2026 | $1,350 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, adding 100 Amps subpanel. |
| RES-2518116 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Issued | Iss. Nov 24, 2025 | $300,000 | EXPEDITED - EPC - Detached ADU; Unit 1 - 433sqft (1b1b+ garage of 223sqft) Unit 2 - 761sqft (2b1b) with PV Solar. De… |
| RES-2524348 | Demolition | Issued | Iss. Nov 20, 2025 | $3,000 | Demo Permit: Demo of an existing garage in the backyard=280 square feet. |
| RES-2413411 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 18, 2024 |