3909 Bartley Dr
Sacramento 95822 · Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54206, -121.50506
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 $754,000 ($664,000–$844,000).
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 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$191,546 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest May 11, 2021).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Land Park
245 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (69.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#42 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Land Park)
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 3909 Bartley Detached ADU (70 ft NW, entitled). 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 (~$9,046/yr at $754,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$754/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 · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3907 BARTLEY DR; 3909 BARTLEY DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
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: reduced flood risk due to levee (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0170H, 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: $664,000 – $844,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95822) · FY 2026
Studio $1,620 · 1BR $1,700 · 2BR $2,090 · 3BR $2,780 · 4BR $3,210
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 3909 Bartley Detached ADU (Entitled)70 ft NW
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Jan 20, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 3836 Land Park ADU (Entitled)390 ft NE
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Mar 11, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1116 Darnel Way (Entitled)0.18 mi W
In "Entitled" for 2.2 yr (since Sep 4, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 4010 Parkside Detached Adu (Entitled)0.31 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Mar 8, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Wally Masters Electrical Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Tesla Energy Operations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); D And J Kitchens And Baths (21 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Abrahams Construction (15 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Premier Pools (12 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 2 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2110044 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. May 11, 2021 | $8,200 | AA: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 400 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work, main br… |
| RES-2101554 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. Feb 25, 2021 | $125,000 | EPC - Existing (one story- 1bed/1bath) detached garage conversion to an ADU @ 370 sf to include an extension of 140 sf (… |
| RES-1822123 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. Nov 19, 2018 | $6,993 |