3889 7th Ave
Sacramento 95817 · Central Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54596, -121.46371
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 $595,000 ($524,000–$666,000).
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 5,227 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 13 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$43,927 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Oct 27, 2023).
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
Remodel / interior alteration (RES-2209456): Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3200 40th St (0.16 mi E, approved). 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 (~$7,233/yr at $595,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$603/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:
- 5,227 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03002
- Addresses on lot:
- 3889 7TH AVE; 3897 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 5,227 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: $524,000 – $666,000 · 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
- Remodel / interior alteration (RES-2209456) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1607707) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 10.5 yr (93.5× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3200 40th St (Approved)0.16 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 home at 3750 Reggae Aly (In review)0.17 mi SW
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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: American Windows (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Authority Heating And Air Conditioning Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Sango Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bob Jahns Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Good News Home Improvements (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2322972 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Oct 27, 2023 | $13,054 | INSTALLING NEW PRODIGY INSULATED VINYL SIDING, PRODIGY DOUBLE 5" DUTCH LAP: CAPE COD GRAY, 2100SQFT, ALSO INSTALLING NEW… |
| RES-2209456 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Aug 26, 2022 | $95,080 | EPC - convert single family home to duplex. Interior remodel with exterior pop-out deletion. north unit 577 sq … |
| RES-2125577 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Dec 3, 2021 | $21,040 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 17 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-00… |
| SUB-1607707 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Abandoned |