3871 12th Ave
Sacramento 95817 · Central Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54142, -121.46454
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-1 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $158,000 ($139,000–$177,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 8, 2019, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Com Bldg: In "Entitled" for 8 yr (since Nov 30, 2018), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (4 housing units, $480,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New duplex at 3821 35th St (0.23 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 (~$2,251/yr at $158,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$188/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:
- 6,407 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Vacant · Site (Under 2ac)
- Tax rate area:
- 03002
- Addresses on lot:
- 3871 12TH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
C-1 — Limited Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 2)
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: 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: $139,000 – $177,000 · 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
- Com Bldg (Entitled)On this parcel
In "Entitled" for 8 yr (since Nov 30, 2018), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (4 housing units, $480,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1824288) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7.9 yr (70.2× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- New duplex at 3821 35th St (In review)0.23 mi SW
In "In review" for 15 mo (since Aug 20, 2025), exceeding the 184d median and 416d 75th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115). current_status changed to "Verify" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 3750 Reggae Aly (In review)0.24 mi NW
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: Spdarchitects (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Bhandal Construction (14 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Good Life Construction (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); D And S Construction (5 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sacramento (5 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1902354 | New multifamily / condos / mixed-use | Expired Application | App. Feb 8, 2019 | $480,000 | EXPEDITED - EPC Submittal - New Commercial Building - New 2 Story 4Plex Units A,D 1st floor 365 sf, 2nd floor 560 sf,… |
| SUB-1824288 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Abandoned | App. Dec 26, 2018 | $400,000 | EPC Submittal - New Commercial Building - BUILDING A NEW FOURPLUXES EACH ONE 3 BED ROOMS AND 2.5 BATHROOM |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2018).