3649 1st Ave
Sacramento 95817 · North Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55334, -121.46516
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $457,000 ($402,000–$512,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (21 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 7 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 18, 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)
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
Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1819500): Pending in review for 8.1 yr (72.2× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3243 X St (0.34 mi NW, 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 (~$5,660/yr at $457,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$472/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:
- 3,920 sq ft (0.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03002
- Addresses on lot:
- 3649 1ST AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-2A — 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-2A (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-2A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-2A (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: $402,000 – $512,000 · 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)0.34 mi NW
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 3943 Colonial Way (Issued)0.25 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 2.1 yr (first record Oct 1, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 17 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1819500) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 8.1 yr (72.2× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- The Hatchery Multi-Family (33 Income-Restricted Units) (In review)0.34 mi W
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Macs Plumbing (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); American Home Energy Savers (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Phillip Isaacs Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Veritas Design Build (12 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Lfg Construction (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1901049 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 18, 2019 | $19,956 | C/O existing split system w/ new split system with new R-8 ducting @150 ft. Existing unit shall be removed. New system p… |
| RES-1821674 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Nov 7, 2018 | $5,667 | EXPEDITED - Remove Office Window and install Door in Place. Remove Laundry Door and fill to match existing siding. Smo… |
| SUB-1819500 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Abandoned | App. Oct 5, 2018 | $14,000 | EPC Submittal - Remodel of Residential Building - Excavate under house, Install new flooring, repair drywall, replace fr… |
| RES-1807161 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Apr 18, 2018 | $16,116 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, Reuse Existing weather head/masthead work, rewiring 3920 sq ft. |