3125 2nd Ave
Sacramento 95817 · North Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55424, -121.47261
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2B in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $659,000 ($580,000–$738,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2B allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (22 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$184,988 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Apr 9, 2025).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3243 X St (0.23 mi NE, 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 (~$7,963/yr at $659,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$664/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03002
- Addresses on lot:
- 3125 2ND AVE; 3129 2ND AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-2B — Multi-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-2B (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-2B (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-2B (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: 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: $580,000 – $738,000 · 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)0.23 mi NE
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 2832 34th St (In review)0.24 mi SE
In "In review" for 2 yr (since Nov 5, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (4 housing units, $524,150 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- The Hatchery Multi-Family (33 Income-Restricted Units) (In review)390 ft E
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 3522 Avant Garde Aly (Issued)0.3 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 6.9 yr (first record Dec 17, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.5 yr. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Anchored Tiny Homes (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Lee And Contractors (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Mathew Phelps Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); California Delta Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Rcp Construction (13 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2507194 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Apr 9, 2025 | $6,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2427721 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. Jan 2, 2025 | $162,734 | Permit to complete work commenced under original permit RES-2404735 - EPC - NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 437SF DETACHED ADU W/ 12… |
| RES-2404735 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Withdrawn | Iss. Jun 5, 2024 | $162,734 | EPC - NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 437SF DETACHED ADU W/ 12SF WATER HEATER CLOSET. 1 BED 1 BATH. SOLAR EXEMPT |
| RES-1908599 | Roof replacement |