3724 T St
Sacramento 95816 · Elmhurst · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55885, -121.46085
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $703,000 ($619,000–$787,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 5,663 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 17 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$16,294 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (9 total permits, latest Dec 14, 2022).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Elmhurst
37 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (36.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#49 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Elmhurst)
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3943 Colonial Way (0.27 mi S, issued). 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 (~$8,464/yr at $703,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$705/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3724 T ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-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-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 5,663 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: 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: $619,000 – $787,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95816) · FY 2026
Studio $2,120 · 1BR $2,220 · 2BR $2,730 · 3BR $3,630 · 4BR $4,190
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3943 Colonial Way (Issued)0.27 mi S
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.
- New home at 2132 Gerber Ave (Entitled)0.13 mi W
In "Entitled" for 4.1 yr (since Sep 20, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- W Street Four-Plexes (Entitled)0.47 mi W
In "Entitled" for 18 mo (since May 14, 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 across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2415 36th St (In review)0.35 mi SW
In "In review" for 7 mo (since Mar 30, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Four Ace Electrical Services (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Contreras Construction (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Americas Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Jr Putman (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Jr Putman Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2226617 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 14, 2022 | $8,269 | Change-out installation of Gas - Tankless to Gas - Tankless, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2201306 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jan 20, 2022 | $23,363 | * Demo: remove cabinets; sink & fixtures; tile floor; removing all appliances; ceiling light; * Plumbing: install sink &… |
| RES-2201258 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Application | App. Jan 18, 2022 | $23,363 | Non-structural kitchen remodel to include cabinet/countertop replacement, C/O plumbing / electrical fixtures, replace ap… |
| RES-2124390 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Nov 19, 2021 | $12,500 | Non-structural hall bathroom remodel to include converting tub to shower, replacement of cabinets / countertops, C/O pl… |