3987 8th Ave
Sacramento 95817 · Central Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54485, -121.46076
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 $583,000 ($513,000–$653,000).
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 6,970 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 15 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$32,270 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (10 total permits, latest Jun 8, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
about 76% 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Roof replacement (RES-1823078): Issued after 5 mo — slower than 90% of roof replacement permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=19,072).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Donner Field Senior Aprts (Affordable Housing) (0.37 mi E, 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 (~$7,096/yr at $583,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$591/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03002
- Addresses on lot:
- 3987 8TH 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 6,970 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 (about 76% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 24% 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: $513,000 – $653,000 · 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)0.37 mi E
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)0.5 mi E
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)0.46 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).
- Roof replacement (RES-1823078) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 5 mo — slower than 90% of roof replacement permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=19,072).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Housh Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Plumbcorp (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Anchored Tiny Homes (9 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Good Life Construction (8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Genesis Quality Construction (5 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2610916 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 8, 2026 | $2,485 | Water Heater Permit: FOR UNIT B- install a new 40 gallon natural gas water unit, like for like, located in the basement.… |
| RES-2001249 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 24, 2020 | $2,461 | AA: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work, main br… |
| RES-1921963 | Addition (adds square footage) | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 24, 2020 | $56,614 | Construct 302 sq. ft. addition to ground level unit #2 of an existing duplex for relocated kitchen,hallway and office. C… |
| RES-1908047 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. May 6, 2019 | $1,500 | REROOF- MINOR SHEATHING REPAIR / Tear Off - Yes, NEW FASCIA GUTTERS , 1 layer(s), 5 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimension… |