2940 42nd St
Sacramento 95817 · North Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54737, -121.45827
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RMX in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $527,000 ($464,000–$590,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone RMX allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (19 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 7 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 11, 2018, 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: 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: Donner Field Senior Aprts (Affordable Housing) (0.32 mi SE, issued). 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 (~$6,458/yr at $527,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$538/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:
- 56,628 sq ft (1.30 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Church / Welfare · Church · Exempt
- Tax rate area:
- 03002
- Addresses on lot:
- 2932 42ND ST; 2940 42ND ST; 2956 42ND ST
Zoning & Land Use
RMX — Residential Mixed Use Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RMX (mixed use): 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 RMX (mixed use), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned RMX (mixed use), 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: $464,000 – $590,000 · 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
- Donner Field Senior Aprts (Affordable Housing) (Issued)0.32 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 7.3 yr (first record Jul 24, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. High-impact scale (67 housing units, 66 deed-restricted affordable, $19,000,000 declared valuation across 14 permits). current_status changed to "Process Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Gateway East Affordable Mixed Use (Issued)0.45 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 5.1 yr (first record Oct 19, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo. High-impact scale (65 housing units, 98 deed-restricted affordable, $13,500,000 declared valuation across 36 permits). current_status changed to "Complete" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Office Conversion (Issued)0.24 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 25, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 22 mo. High-impact scale (38 housing units, $3,500,000 declared valuation across 6 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3200 40th St (Approved)0.2 mi SW
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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ramirez Roofing (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Affordable Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Shed World (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Thomas R Allison Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Anchored Tiny Homes (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1810961 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 11, 2018 | $8,790 | INSTALL A SPLIT-A/C SYSTEM AT REAR OF HOME AND EVAPORATOR COIL IN ATTIC NEXT TO EXISTING FURNACE. HOME ADJACENT TO CHURC… |
| RES-1806010 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 3, 2018 | $8,072 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 18 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-001… |
| RES-1803381 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Feb 22, 2018 | $8,790 | NEW 60K BTU FURNACE WITH DUCTING LOCATED IN ATTIC, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT UP REAR ELEVATION FROM ELECTRICAL PANEL STRAIGHT … |
| COM-1801715 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 30, 2018 | $22,720 | Overlay existing hot mop. 40 squares of TPO laminated dimensional composition roofing material.repair dry rot on flat po… |