779 3rd Ave
Sacramento 95818 · Upper Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55670, -121.50739
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 $684,000 ($602,000–$766,000).
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 6,098 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 13 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 13, 2022, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Upper Land Park
68 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (42.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#27 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Upper Land Park)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. 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 870 Swanston Dr (0.15 mi SE, applied). 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 (~$8,248/yr at $684,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$687/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:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 779 3RD AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
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 6,098 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0170H, 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: $602,000 – $766,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95818) · FY 2026
Studio $1,950 · 1BR $2,050 · 2BR $2,520 · 3BR $3,350 · 4BR $3,870
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
24 active or recent development projects (27 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 714 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction7 permits
- Adds housing (ADU)17 permits (20 units)
- Demolition6 permits
- Additions & renovations98 permits
- Building systems556 permits
- Repairs10 permits
- Other20 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 870 Swanston Dr (Applied)0.15 mi SE
In "Applied" for 9 mo (since Feb 27, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "JASON ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION INC" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 29SC Maven V Apartments (Entitled)0.45 mi N
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 19, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (252 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 657 Swanston Dr (Issued)0.12 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jul 21, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 557 Swanston Dr (Issued)0.26 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 27, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Cabs Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Miracle Works Plumbing And Drain (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Nss Electric And Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Bardis Homes (99 in ½ mi · New duplex / half-plex); Connected Technology (23 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2219603 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Sep 13, 2022 | $2,111 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Reuse Existing weather head/masthead work… |
| RES-2214166 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 5, 2022 | $18,563 | Change-out w/new ducts Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the… |
| RES-2107098 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 6, 2021 | $8,136 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 40 L.F. |
| RES-2016675 | Addition (adds square footage) | Withdrawn | Iss. Jan 15, 2021 | $82,800 | EPC SHARED PLANS W/ RES-2016685: 100SF Addition to bathroom and kitchen, add new coat and broom closets, relocate washer… |
| RES-2016685 | Remodel / interior alteration | Withdrawn | App. Sep 15, 2020 | $5,700 | EPC SHARED PLANS W/ RES-2016675: REPLACE EXISTING 15' GARAGE DOOR WITH NEW 10' DOOR AND MAN DOOR. |