3950 Broadway
Sacramento 95817 · Central Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54664, -121.46120
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-1-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $551,000 ($485,000–$617,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 1, 2026, 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: Donner Field Senior Aprts (Affordable Housing) (0.43 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 (~$6,731/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:
- 3,859 sq ft (0.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03002
- Addresses on lot:
- 3007 SAN CARLOS WAY; 3950 BROADWAY
Zoning & Land Use
C-1-SPD — 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: $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
- Donner Field Senior Aprts (Affordable Housing) (Issued)0.43 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.
- Office Conversion (Issued)0.39 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)470 ft S
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)0.31 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: Good Life Restoration (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Anchored Tiny Homes (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Good Life Construction (9 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sacramento (7 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Veritas Design Build (6 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2608793 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. May 1, 2026 | $15,000 | EPC - EXPEDITED - EOTC. Repair of two columns at the side porch after vehicle impact . Replace like-for-like. All work s… |
| RES-2126704 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Dec 20, 2021 | — | EPC - REVISION TO RES-2115757: UPDATED SHEET INDEX, REVISED PANEL LOCATION, SHOW WATER HEATER, UPDATED T24 |
| RES-2115757 | New duplex / half-plex | Finaled | Iss. Nov 12, 2021 | $330,717 | EPC - Unit 1 (2 bed, 2 bath): 1st FL: 938 SF, Porch: 42 SF SOLAR 2.64 KW Unit 2 (4 bed, 2 bath): 1st FL: 122 SF, 2nd … |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2022).