2030 20th Ave
Sacramento 95822 · Carleton Tract · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53514, -121.49258
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $480,000 ($422,000–$538,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (8 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 11 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 14, 2024, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 2065 4plex (0.18 mi NE, 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 (~$5,922/yr at $480,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$494/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:
- 16,800 sq ft (0.39 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03007
- Addresses on lot:
- 2030 20TH AVE; 2030 20TH AVE APT 1 APT 1; 2030 20TH AVE APT 2 APT 2
Zoning & Land Use
R-3 — Multi-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-3 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), 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: $422,000 – $538,000 · 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
- 2065 4plex (Entitled)0.18 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 1, 2023), 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).
- 2046 20th AVE_ADU (Entitled)150 ft NE
In "Entitled" for 3.4 yr (since Jun 8, 2023), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- 2051 20th Ave ADU (Entitled)240 ft E
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 23, 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 2116 16th Ave (Entitled)0.19 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 17, 2023), 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: Nor Cal Roofing (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Hua Electric And HVAC (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Viper Electric (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); New Era Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Sequoia Pacific Builders (29 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (11 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2419516 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Oct 14, 2024 | $4,500 | EOTC - 2040 20TH AVE - Replace meter pack, new breakers to match existing. |
| COM-2419515 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Oct 14, 2024 | $4,500 | EOTC - 2036 20TH AVE - Replace meter pack, new breakers to match existing. |
| COM-2419513 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Oct 14, 2024 | $5,000 | EOTC - 2030 20TH AVE - Replace meter pack, new breaker to match existing. |
| COM-2406897 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. May 9, 2024 | $10,500 | EPC - Shared Plans (3): Replace obsolete 400 amp Zinsco meter main panel with new 400 amp meter main panel. Replace load… |
| COM-2406895 | Electrical / panel |