3935 17th Ave
Sacramento 95820 · South Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53749, -121.46237
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 $377,000 ($332,000–$422,000).
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 6,534 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
- ✓ 7 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 27, 2021, 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: New duplex at 3821 35th St (0.38 mi NW, 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 (~$4,748/yr at $377,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$396/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03098
- Addresses on lot:
- 3935 17TH AVE
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 6,534 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: $332,000 – $422,000 · 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 duplex at 3821 35th St (In review)0.38 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.
- New home at 4003 Washington Ave (Entitled)520 ft N
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).
- SB 9 Lot Split & Duplex at 3727 17th Ave (Entitled)0.22 mi 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).
- Oak Park Residence and Garage (Entitled)0.3 mi W
In "Entitled" for 3.8 yr (since Jan 13, 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: Happy Rooter (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Gubruds Electrical Contracting (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Bhandal Construction (9 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Good Life Construction (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sacramento (5 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2101688 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jan 27, 2021 | $1,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, Repair weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-1911371 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 20, 2019 | $5,500 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 60 L.F. |
| RES-1813541 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jul 16, 2018 | $5,800 | Acrylic refinishing on entire home to include repair of minor spot damage. & WOOD SIDING ABOVE GARAGE Carbon monoxide &… |
| RES-1716536 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 11, 2017 | $13,930 | RES-1716536 Issued-HSG 12-011888-Tear off, re-sheet w/ dry-rot repairs as needed, install 20 squares of 30 yr laminated … |
| RES-1710091 |