2851 38th Ave
Sacramento 95824 · South City Farms · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51845, -121.47643
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-EA-4 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $354,000 ($312,000–$396,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-EA-4 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 7,405 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
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,440 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Apr 23, 2019).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. 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 home at 3172 38th Ave (0.23 mi E, 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 (~$4,486/yr at $354,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$374/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03365
- Addresses on lot:
- 2851 38TH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-EA-4 — 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 7,405 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (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: $312,000 – $396,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95824) · FY 2026
Studio $1,400 · 1BR $1,460 · 2BR $1,800 · 3BR $2,400 · 4BR $2,760
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 3172 38th Ave (In review)0.23 mi E
In "In review" for 2.8 yr (since Feb 9, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- La Familia Opportunity Center (In review)0.31 mi E
In "In review" for 17 mo (since Jun 2, 2025), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($17,000,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2792 35th Ave (Issued)0.17 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 2.1 yr (first record Oct 11, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5892 28th St (In review)510 ft NW
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 16, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). valuation changed to "257435.4" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: American Home Energy Savers (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Solarcity (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Tesla Energy Operations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Z Century Construction (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Jagir Investments (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1907121 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Apr 23, 2019 | $10,000 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1907118 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Apr 23, 2019 | $3,500 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-1802644 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Feb 12, 2018 | $5,417 | Location of Equipment has changed. REVISION TO: RES-1801831 Reference CRC sections R315 & R314, Water conserving fixture… |
| RES-1801831 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 1, 2018 | $5,417 | 3.66kw Solar PV System. SEE: RES-1802644 Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314, Wa… |