3845 9th Ave
Sacramento 95817 · Central Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54407, -121.46513
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-1 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $420,000 ($370,000–$470,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 15, 2017, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New single-family home (RES-1611254): Issued after 10 mo (6.6× the 45d median) — slower than 90% of new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 90th pct 184d, n=3,657).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 3750 Reggae Aly (390 ft NW, 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 (~$5,238/yr at $420,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$437/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:
- 2,520 sq ft (0.06 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03002
- Addresses on lot:
- 3845 9TH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
C-1 — Limited Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial), 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: 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: $370,000 – $470,000 · 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
- New single-family home (RES-1611254) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 10 mo (6.6× the 45d median) — slower than 90% of new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 90th pct 184d, n=3,657).
- New home at 3750 Reggae Aly (In review)390 ft NW
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)0.25 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)0.33 mi SW
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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Logans Labor (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Bhandal Construction (14 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Anchored Tiny Homes (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Good Life Construction (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sacramento (6 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1710366 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 15, 2017 | $500 | Installing a temporary pole and 100 amp panel for project |
| RES-1611254 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. May 9, 2017 | $320,577 | NEW 2832SF 2 STORY HOME WITH CONDITIONED BASEMENT AND ATTIC. NO GARAGE. 1ST FL 751SF, 2ND FL 816 SF BASEMENT 720SF ATTI… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2018).