3555 3rd Ave
Sacramento 95817 · North Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55166, -121.46728
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $500,000 ($440,000–$560,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 15, 2024, 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
Roof replacement (COM-2401815): Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of roof replacement permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=19,072).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3243 X St (0.38 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 (~$6,150/yr at $500,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$513/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:
- 12,197 sq ft (0.28 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Church / Welfare · Private Social Service Agency · Exempt
- Tax rate area:
- 03002
- Addresses on lot:
- 3555 3RD AVE; 3561 3RD AVE
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), 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: $440,000 – $560,000 · 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)0.38 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.
- Roof replacement (COM-2401815) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of roof replacement permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=19,072).
- Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2113271) (Estimate)On this parcel
Pending in review for 5.4 yr (31.3× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
- The Hatchery Multi-Family (33 Income-Restricted Units) (In review)0.29 mi NW
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: Cooper Oates Air Conditioning (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Key West (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Rcp Construction (13 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Veritas Design Build (13 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 (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2401815 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. May 15, 2024 | $143,435 | EPC - Like for Like Changeout of 3 existing HVAC units on the roof. |
| COM-2118934 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Expired Application | App. Aug 30, 2021 | — | EPC - REVISION TO COM-2114826: Revised plumbing and water pipe layout. Added supplemental information for ceiling joist … |
| COM-2114826 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 23, 2021 | $50,000 | EPC - Renovation of an existing, FIRE SPRINKLERED, children's restroom (124 SF) within an existing CHILD CARE facility … |
| COM-2113271 | Commercial tenant improvement | Estimate | App. Jun 21, 2021 | $56,000 | EPC - Bathroom Remodel - replacement and addition of existing children's plumbing fixtures including removal of a sink a… |