5408 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento 95820 · North City Farms · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52632, -121.47275
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $441,000 ($388,000–$494,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 3, 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: 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Other (COM-2406302): Issued after 12 mo (11.3× the 33d median) — slower than 90% of other permits in City of Sacramento (median 33d, 90th pct 196d, n=837).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 2792 35th Ave (0.47 mi SW, 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 (~$5,477/yr at $441,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$456/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:
- 38,580 sq ft (0.89 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03365
- Addresses on lot:
- 3140 29TH AVE; 3142 29TH AVE; 3180 29TH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
C-2 — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (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: 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: $388,000 – $494,000 · 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
- Other (COM-2406302) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 12 mo (11.3× the 33d median) — slower than 90% of other permits in City of Sacramento (median 33d, 90th pct 196d, n=837).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2792 35th Ave (Issued)0.47 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 2.1 yr (first record Oct 11, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 3071 29th Ave (In review)510 ft NW
In "In review" for 11 mo (since Dec 19, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 2961 29th Ave SFR (Entitled)0.13 mi W
In "Entitled" for 4.3 yr (since Aug 12, 2022), 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: Elite Sunrooms And Louvered Roofs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Field Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Demolition); Jagir Investments (7 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Z Century Construction (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ruan Construction (4 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2406302 | Other | Issued | Iss. Apr 3, 2025 | $20,000 | EPC - construct a 864 sq ft detach patio cover for outdoor seating area related to a food truck - PLNG-INSP |
| RES-2210116 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. May 16, 2022 | $5,000 | DEMOLITION OF ENTIRE FIRE DAMAGED DUPLEX - 3140/3142 29TH AVE. |
| RES-2003195 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 24, 2020 | $900 | AA: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 50 L.F. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R3… |