3651 7th Ave
Sacramento 95817 · Central Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54548, -121.46744
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 $476,000 ($419,000–$533,000).
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 3,920 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 20 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$40,168 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Nov 22, 2023).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
about 65% 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: New home at 3750 Reggae Aly (460 ft SE, 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 (~$5,876/yr at $476,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$490/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:
- 3,920 sq ft (0.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03002
- Addresses on lot:
- 3651 7TH 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 3,920 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 (about 65% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 35% 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: $419,000 – $533,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
62 active or recent development projects (146 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 692 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction30 permits (58 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)46 permits (66 units)
- Demolition8 permits
- Additions & renovations65 permits
- Building systems481 permits
- Repairs14 permits
- Other48 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 3750 Reggae Aly (In review)460 ft SE
In "In review" for 5 mo (since Jun 12, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3200 40th St (Approved)0.36 mi E
In "Approved" for 4 mo (since Jul 15, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-09-29" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New duplex at 3821 35th St (In review)0.38 mi S
In "In review" for 15 mo (since Aug 20, 2025), exceeding the 184d median and 416d 75th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115). current_status changed to "Verify" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 3500 Broadway Mixed-Use (Issued)0.39 mi N
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: Elite Construction And Remodel (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Trc (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Zaki Heating And Cooling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Bhandal Construction (12 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Veritas Design Build (11 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2324947 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Nov 22, 2023 | — | EPC - REVISION TO RES-2225049: Update the scope of work on Sheets A-0 per inspectors correction notice. Added stair and … |
| RES-2312216 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jun 14, 2023 | — | EPC -REVISION TO RES-2225049 Laundry room: Remove and dispose of the roof covering, open up approximately 3 ft of the ex… |
| RES-2225049 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Apr 3, 2023 | $60,860 | EPC - Legalize unpermitted 147 s.f. laundry room addition ($32,395). rebuild the front porch ($28,465)Removing and repl… |
| RES-2210125 | Windows / doors / siding | Expired Permit | Iss. May 13, 2022 | $52,125 | Removing and replacing damaged siding and trim with like materials. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference C… |
| RES-1903426 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 26, 2019 | $1,390 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-1602948 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Feb 28, 2016 | $3,190 | Change-out Split System to Furnace Only (Split System). The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed… |