3524 7th Ave
Sacramento 95817 · Central Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54499, -121.46898
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 $551,000 ($485,000–$617,000).
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 6,288 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 22 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 3, 2025, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
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)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 2832 34th St (0.44 mi N, 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 (~$6,731/yr at $551,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$561/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:
- 6,288 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03002
- Addresses on lot:
- 3524 7TH AVE; 3526 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 6,288 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: $485,000 – $617,000 · 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)0.44 mi N
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).
- New home at 3750 Reggae Aly (In review)0.15 mi E
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.
- New duplex at 3821 35th St (In review)0.34 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)0.42 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: Regional Builders (3 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Bhandal Construction (15 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Veritas Design Build (11 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Rcp Construction (10 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); A Construction Pro (7 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2502299 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Feb 3, 2025 | $1,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 125 Amps, Reuse Existing weather head/masthead work… |
| RES-2426825 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Dec 10, 2024 | $1,855 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, adding 2 outlets (120V), adding 150 Amps subpanel. |
| RES-2420378 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 3, 2024 | $162,090 | EPC - REPLACE ROOF FRAMING OVER DWELLING w(N) MANUFACTUREDTRUSSES. REPLACE ROOFING MATERIAL & SHEATHING. REPLACE "SHE… |