7404 38th Ave
Sacramento 95824 · Avondale · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51821, -121.41818
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 $446,000 ($392,000–$500,000).
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 44,431 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$8,067 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest May 25, 2016).
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: Accessory dwelling unit at 5859 Wallace Ave (0.18 mi NE, 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 (~$5,534/yr at $446,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$461/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:
- 44,431 sq ft (1.02 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · 2 Single Family Units
- Tax rate area:
- 03430
- Addresses on lot:
- 7400 38TH AVE; 7404 38TH AVE
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 44,431 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 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: $392,000 – $500,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5859 Wallace Ave (Issued)0.18 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 12 mo (first record Nov 13, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home (Entitled)0.33 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 4, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 5780 Bosco Way (Entitled)0.33 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 8 yr (since Nov 28, 2018), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 5681 71st St (Entitled)0.4 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 23, 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: Solarcity (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Paul Kearney (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Precision General Commercial Contractors (8 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Superior Electrical Service Technicians (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tu 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-1608160 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. May 25, 2016 | $29,879 | 13.52kw Solar PV System, w/new load center. Main panel c/o to be done by other contractor. All supply side connections o… |
| RES-1607429 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. May 12, 2016 | $2,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 125 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Reuse Existing weather head/masthead work… |