3901 San Carlos Way
Sacramento 95820 · South Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53934, -121.46157
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 $361,000 ($318,000–$404,000).
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 3,920 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 9 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 30, 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
New home at 3901 San Carlos Way: Active in "Issued" for 8.7 yr (first record Mar 9, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.3 yr.
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 (0.38 mi W, 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 (~$4,565/yr at $361,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$380/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:
- 3,920 sq ft (0.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03098
- Addresses on lot:
- 3901 SAN CARLOS WAY
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 3,920 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: $318,000 – $404,000 · 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
- New home at 3901 San Carlos Way (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 8.7 yr (first record Mar 9, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.3 yr.
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1807965) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 8.5 yr (76.1× 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)0.38 mi W
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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3200 40th St (Approved)0.42 mi N
In "Approved" for 4 mo (since Jul 15, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-09-29" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Domus Construction And Design (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Repair tied to a housing/code case); Bhandal Construction (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Good Life Construction (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); D And S Construction (5 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Jagir Investments (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1919834 | Repair tied to a housing/code case | Finaled | Iss. Oct 30, 2019 | $54,954 | Damage from vehicle in to the dwelling. 1) To final expired New SFD which expired with outstanding electric and fire fi… |
| RES-1808018 | New single-family home | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 2, 2018 | $160,000 | EXPEDITED - EPC Submittal - New Residential Building - New single family dwelling 1179 sq.ft. one story with attached ga… |
| SUB-1807965 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Abandoned | App. Apr 30, 2018 | $160 | EPC Submittal - New Residential Building - New single family dwelling 1179 sq.ft. one story with attached garage 238 sq.… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 2 entries (report years 2018).