3411 College Ave
Sacramento 95818 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54544, -121.49113
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 $844,000 ($743,000–$945,000).
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 8,276 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$78,545 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Jul 6, 2023).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Land Park
245 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (69.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#42 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Remodel / interior alteration (RES-2202028): Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3215 Freeport Blvd (450 ft NE, 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 (~$10,072/yr at $844,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$839/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:
- 8,276 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3411 COLLEGE AVE
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 8,276 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 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: $743,000 – $945,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3215 Freeport Blvd (In review)450 ft NE
In "In review" for 2.8 yr (since Jan 30, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (6 housing units, $500,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 3651 E Lincoln Ave (Entitled)0.25 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 4 yr (since Nov 2, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,500,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Remodel / interior alteration (RES-2202028) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
- New home at 2132 Marshall Way (Issued)0.5 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 1, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $805,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Christophers Construction Services (4 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); River City Window And Door (1 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Mobile Homes Plus (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Water Heater Experts (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Fletchers Plumbing And Contracting (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2311322 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 6, 2023 | $1,500 | ADDED EV ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER HOUSE DURING REMODEL, OWNERS HAVE NOT PURCHAGES EV CHARGER OR VEHICLE. Carbon monoxide … |
| RES-2217152 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Aug 15, 2022 | — | EPC - REVISION TO RES-2202028: Structural Engineer has reviewed unforeseen structural issues provided by the General Con… |
| RES-2213646 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 29, 2022 | $14,000 | TWO NE HVAC SYSTEMS ARE BEING ADDED TOHOUSE REPLACING LIKE FOR LIKE. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference … |
| RES-2202028 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 27, 2022 | $168,440 | EPC - The proposed project includes the reconfiguration of interior spaces of the existing two-story residence. Specific… |