3600 26th Ave
Sacramento 95820 · South Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52876, -121.46825
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 $456,000 ($401,000–$511,000).
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 10,019 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 15 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 30, 2026, 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 (0.41 mi N, 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 (~$5,648/yr at $456,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$471/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:
- 10,019 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03019
- Addresses on lot:
- 3600 26TH AVE; 3600 26TH AVE UNIT A UNIT A; 3600 26TH AVE UNIT B UNIT B
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 10,019 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: $401,000 – $511,000 · 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)0.41 mi N
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.
- 3806 25th Avenue ADUs (Entitled)0.12 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 29, 2021), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- Tadesse Residence (Entitled)0.15 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 10, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 5040 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD ADU (Entitled)0.2 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 15, 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: Sierra Pacific Home And Comfort (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Super Mario Plumbing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); General Drainworks (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Viper Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Rpm Development And Engineering (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2613763 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jun 30, 2026 | $1,350 | E-Permit: - Overhead service, installation of 100 Amps replacement subpanel. |
| RES-2402101 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jan 30, 2024 | $3,000 | Plumbing Permit: To replace the fixture wit h5 fittings inside the kitchen sing, lavatory faucet with ABS. Water conse… |
| RES-2210381 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. May 18, 2022 | $10,420 | Change-out Condenser/Coil Only (Split System) to Condenser/Coil Only (Split System). The existing unit shall be removed.… |
| RES-1805746 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 28, 2018 | $5,850 | E-Permit: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 200 L.F. |
| RES-1805140 |