3166 4th Ave
Sacramento 95817 · North Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55143, -121.47325
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2B-R in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $644,000 ($567,000–$721,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2B-R 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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$66,630 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Sep 24, 2024).
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 2832 34th St (0.15 mi E, 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 (~$7,792/yr at $644,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$649/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:
- 6,000 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03002
- Addresses on lot:
- 3165 SOCCER ALY; 3166 4TH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-2B-R — Multi-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-2B (multifamily residential): 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 R-2B (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-2B (multifamily residential), 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: $567,000 – $721,000 · 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 2832 34th St (In review)0.15 mi E
In "In review" for 2 yr (since Nov 5, 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 (4 housing units, $524,150 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3243 X St (In review)0.41 mi NE
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)0.23 mi NE
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)0.26 mi 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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Affordable Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Premium Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Complete Electric Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Rcp Construction (13 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Veritas Design Build (12 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2421015 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. Sep 24, 2024 | $4,000 | Upgrading two 100amp panels to 200amp Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. |
| RES-2402214 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jan 30, 2024 | — | EPC - Garage to ADU revised wall assembly to 2x6 for shim, updated T24, fixed brace walls to exterior. Sheets changed: A… |
| RES-2310985 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. Nov 27, 2023 | $54,205 | EPC - convert existing 546 sq ft detached Garage to ADU with a 5 sq ft pre fab water heater cabinet, add new 200 amp msp… |
| RES-2316444 | HVAC / heat pump |