2909 16th Ave
Sacramento 95820 · North City Farms · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53783, -121.47572
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 $391,000 ($344,000–$438,000).
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 5,227 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Dec 5, 2025, 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
Repair tied to a housing/code case (COM-2404251): Issued after 3 mo (8.6× the 10d median) — above the 75th percentile for repair tied to a housing/code case permits in City of Sacramento (median 10d, 75th pct 61d, n=310).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Franklin Blvd Mixed Use Bldg A and Site Work (450 ft NE, 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 (~$4,907/yr at $391,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$409/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:
- 5,227 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03363
- Addresses on lot:
- 2909 16TH AVE; 2909 16TH AVE UNIT A UNIT A; 2909 16TH AVE UNIT B UNIT B
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 5,227 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 (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: $344,000 – $438,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95820) · FY 2026
Studio $1,530 · 1BR $1,610 · 2BR $1,980 · 3BR $2,640 · 4BR $3,040
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Franklin Blvd Mixed Use Bldg A and Site Work (In review)450 ft NE
In "In review" for 4.1 yr (since Sep 29, 2022), 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, $590,212 declared valuation across 4 permits). current_status changed to "Plan Check Target" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3320 20th Ave (Issued)0.35 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 21 mo (first record Feb 18, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New duplex at 3821 35th St (In review)0.42 mi E
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.
- Americawest Executive Office (In review)0.44 mi W
In "In review" for 15 mo (since Aug 5, 2025), exceeding the 241d median and 334d 75th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($1,036,934 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Good Life Construction (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Quality Maintenance 2 (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Mid Counties Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Michael Guillory Plumbers (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Black Pine Builders (18 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2524743 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Dec 5, 2025 | $30,000 | Roof Permit: Replace existing shingles tar paper/layer on roof. Install approximately 27 squares and tar paper. Insta… |
| COM-2404251 | Repair tied to a housing/code case | Finaled | Iss. May 24, 2024 | $50,000 | EPC - HDB#24-000186 - Deck repair(10,5,5): Remove and replace 2x wood framing on like for like basis; remove and replace… |
| COM-2405236 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 12, 2024 | $1,000 | 24-000186 Minor electrical, Minor Plumbing, Minor Mechanical and Utility Inspection for Multi family 6 unit apt. Carbon … |
| COM-1813309 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jul 12, 2018 | $1,290 | Change-out installation of Gas - 030 gallon to Gas - 030 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |