2940 38th Ave
Sacramento 95824 · South City Farms · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51787, -121.47549
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 $487,000 ($429,000–$545,000).
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 18,731 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
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 4, 2025, 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: 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 (0.17 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 (~$6,002/yr at $487,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$500/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:
- 18,731 sq ft (0.43 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Four Family · 4 Single Family Units
- Tax rate area:
- 03365
- Addresses on lot:
- 2900 38TH AVE; 2910 38TH AVE; 2920 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 18,731 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: $429,000 – $545,000 · 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)0.17 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)0.26 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)0.23 mi NW
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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2610 45th Ave (Issued)0.47 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 19 mo (first record Apr 22, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Claudex Roofing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Z Century Construction (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Rpm Development And Engineering (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Jagir Investments (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Genesis Quality Construction (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2509073 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. May 4, 2025 | $5,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 2 layer(s), 8 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-2509072 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. May 4, 2025 | $5,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 2 layer(s), 8 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |