2008 Gerber Ave
Sacramento 95817 · Med Center · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55937, -121.46291
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 $484,000 ($426,000–$542,000).
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 4,792 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
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 9, 2023, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Med Center
20 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (37.7 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#51 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Med Center)
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3243 X St (0.41 mi SW, 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 (~$5,968/yr at $484,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$497/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:
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2008 GERBER 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 4,792 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 (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: $426,000 – $542,000 · 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)
64 active or recent development projects (96 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 765 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction20 permits (11 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)55 permits (74 units)
- Demolition25 permits
- Additions & renovations100 permits
- Building systems501 permits
- Repairs20 permits
- Other44 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3243 X St (In review)0.41 mi SW
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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3943 Colonial Way (Issued)0.32 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 2.1 yr (first record Oct 1, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 17 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- W Street Four-Plexes (Entitled)0.37 mi W
In "Entitled" for 18 mo (since May 14, 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 (4 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2415 36th St (In review)0.34 mi S
In "In review" for 7 mo (since Mar 30, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Morris Electrical Construction (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Gilmore Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Good News Home Improvements (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Anchored Tiny Homes (13 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Az Custom Construction (11 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2321211 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Oct 9, 2023 | $2,400 | INSTALLING 10 RETROFIT WINDOWS WITH NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES TO EXISTING WINDOWS OPENING. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms re… |
| RES-2304211 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 6, 2023 | $2,050 | "Install a 240V 50A dedicated receptacle for cord connected outdoor rater EV Charger. Provide outdoor/weather-rated rece… |
| RES-2303822 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Feb 27, 2023 | $3,389 | AA: - Overhead service, main breaker replacement. Run new 240V, 50 circuit to spa. Install 50A GFCI disconnect panel, a… |
| RES-2219380 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Sep 11, 2022 | $15,250 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work, m… |
| RES-1814742 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 1, 2018 | $12,501 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be p… |