3960 73rd St
Sacramento 95820 · Colonial Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53894, -121.41933
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 $415,000 ($365,000–$465,000).
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 6,970 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$15,729 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Jul 22, 2026).
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: Business Ct Care Facility (0.22 mi N, fee estimate). 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 (~$5,181/yr at $415,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$432/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03429
- Addresses on lot:
- 3960 73RD ST
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 6,970 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 06067C0195H, 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: $365,000 – $465,000 · 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
- Business Ct Care Facility (Fee estimate)0.22 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 10.2 yr (since Aug 18, 2016), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($7,662,777 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Jackson Office (Fee estimate)0.25 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 8.9 yr (since Dec 19, 2017), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($2,500,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- San Jouquin Land (Fee estimate)0.36 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 10.8 yr (since Feb 11, 2016), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (6 housing units, $3,065,394 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- New home at 7501 17th Ave (Fee estimate)0.19 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 17, 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: Quality First Home Improvement (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Es Solar (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Big Mountain Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); USA Bath California Remodeling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Absolute Comfort Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2615674 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 22, 2026 | $14,599 | REMOVE EXISTING HVAC EQUIPMENT AND INSTALL A FIVE-ZONE DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT HVAC SYSTEM WITH WALL-MOUNTED INDOOR UNITS AN… |
| RES-2602311 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Feb 4, 2026 | — | REVISION TO RES-2524969 - The ESS is now landed in the subpanel. This update can be seen on PV-3. Carbon monoxide & Smok… |
| RES-2524969 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jan 12, 2026 | $20,000 | INSTALL A ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM: (1) TESLA POWERWALL 3 (11.5KW, 13.5KWH) + (1) TESLA POWERWALL 3 EXPANSION (13.5KWH) + (… |
| RES-2014105 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 10, 2020 | $17,980 | REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING STANDARD TUB WTIH WALK-IN JETTED TUB. RELOCATE DRAIN TO CENTER, ADD (2) CIRCUITS TO PANEL. C… |