4208 W Nichols Ave
Sacramento 95820 · Unincorporated Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53692, -121.45986
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Located in Unincorporated Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $387,000 ($329,000–$445,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 22, 2022, 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)
- ! No published municipal zoning polygon on file
We could not verify a GIS base zone at this parcel centroid. Confirm zoning and allowable density directly with Unincorporated Sacramento planning.
Source: Unincorporated Sacramento GIS zoning registry
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 4003 Washington Ave (0.21 mi NW, entitled). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
- ! Bulk building permits not published for Unincorporated Sacramento
Permit counts and nearby activity on this page may omit municipal counter records. Request a parcel permit report directly from the local building department.
Source: Source coverage registry (Unincorporated Sacramento)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 4,792 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 53028
- Addresses on lot:
- 4208 W NICHOLS AVE
Zoning & Land Use
No published city zoning district at parcel centroid.
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Unincorporated Sacramento.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Unincorporated Sacramento.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Unincorporated Sacramento.
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: $329,000 – $445,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
24 active or recent development projects (27 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 336 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction10 permits (8 units)
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 4003 Washington Ave (Entitled)0.21 mi NW
Active in "Entitled" for 4.9 yr (first record Dec 10, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4301 38th St (Issued)0.31 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 5.1 yr (first record Sep 29, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 23 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4303 38th St (Issued)0.31 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 4 yr (first record Nov 17, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 23 mo.
- New home (Entitled)0.33 mi W
Active in "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (first record Jun 21, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.4 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF-2208003 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Apr 22, 2022 | — | Building a new house approximately 1550 Square foot. 3 bedrooms 2 bath |