3415 4th Ave
Sacramento 95817 · North Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55109, -121.46983
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RO in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $448,000 ($394,000–$502,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RO allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (16 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 6, 2018, 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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3243 X St (0.39 mi N, 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 (~$5,557/yr at $448,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$463/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:
- 3,049 sq ft (0.07 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03002
- Addresses on lot:
- 3415 4TH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
RO — Residential Office Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RO (mixed use): 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 RO (mixed use), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RO (mixed use), 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: $394,000 – $502,000 · 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)0.39 mi N
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.
- The Hatchery Multi-Family (33 Income-Restricted Units) (In review)0.24 mi N
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).
- 3500 Broadway Mixed-Use (Issued)400 ft E
High-impact scale (24 housing units, $3,202,531 declared valuation across 8 permits). current_status changed to "Complete" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2832 34th St (In review)210 ft NW
In "In review" for 17 mo (since Jun 17, 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, $394,873 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Veritas Design Build (1 on parcel, 14 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Richard Baumhofer Custom Homes (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Rankin Lyman (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Rcp Construction (13 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Lfg Construction (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1810685 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 6, 2018 | $7,650 | REROOF OF 2,000SQFT: COMP TO COMP Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 20 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Com… |
| RES-1715643 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Aug 28, 2017 | $9,000 | Change out of existing HVAC split system same location, like for like c/o, Change out of water heater 50 gal gas to a ta… |
| RES-1710917 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 22, 2017 | $60,000 | EXPEDITED - reconfiguring interior lay out, relocating existing bathroom and adding 1 full bathroom. Carbon monoxide &… |
| RES-1603005 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 29, 2016 | $3,600 | TO COMPLETE WORK UNDER EXPIRED PERMITS RES-1510110 & RES-1508247; MINOR ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CORECTIONS FOR FINAL “Wa… |