4208 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Sacramento 95820 · South Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53669, -121.46508
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-1 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $406,000 ($357,000–$455,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 22, 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: 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3320 20th Ave (0.37 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 (~$5,078/yr at $406,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$423/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:
- 17,384 sq ft (0.40 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03098
- Addresses on lot:
- 4204 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD; 4206 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD; 4208 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C-1 — Limited Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (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: 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: $357,000 – $455,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3320 20th Ave (Issued)0.37 mi SW
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)0.3 mi NW
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.
- SB 9 Lot Split & Duplex at 3727 17th Ave (Entitled)390 ft W
In "Entitled" for 2.9 yr (since Jan 5, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 4003 Washington Ave (Entitled)0.2 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (since Dec 10, 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: Greenberg Clark (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Serrano Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Bhandal Construction (12 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sacramento (5 in ½ mi · New single-family home); D And S Construction (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2403793 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 22, 2024 | $15,723 | 4", 45 ft sewer line replacement using trenchless methods |
| COM-2019882 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 29, 2020 | $999 | SMUD / PG&E Safety Inspections are a one-time inspection. Additional inspections will cost $82.00 (Residential) or $164… |