8131 36th Ave
Sacramento 95824 · Elder Creek · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52100, -121.40733
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1S in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $309,000 ($272,000–$346,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 8 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 3, 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X))
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X). Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Sign (SIG-2600705): Issued after 3 mo (4.2× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5541 79th St (0.4 mi NW, 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 (~$3,973/yr at $309,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$331/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:
- 16,305 sq ft (0.37 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Light · Other
- Tax rate area:
- 03060
- Addresses on lot:
- 8125 36TH AVE; 8131 36TH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
M-1S — Light Industrial Zone (I)
2040 General Plan: Employment Mixed Use (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), not a single-family residential zone.
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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (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: $272,000 – $346,000 · 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
- Sign (SIG-2600705) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo (4.2× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
- Commercial tenant improvement (COM-1915459) (Certificate of Occupancy)On this parcel
Issued after 15 mo (7.3× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1915372) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7.2 yr (64.6× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5541 79th St (In review)0.4 mi NW
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 4, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). work_desc changed to "EPC - Conversion of an existing room addition constructed in 1961 on permit D-8105 into a 211 sq. ft. ADU studio. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms are required. Reference CRC sections R310 & R311. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per SB 407 (Note: Residences built after January 1, 1994 are exempt). All work subject to field inspections." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Tim Jones Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Capital City Signs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Jackson Properties (13 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Chungs Construction And Electrical (11 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Precision General Commercial Contractors (8 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIG-2600705 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 3, 2026 | $8,755 | EPC - Install (1) set of Illuminated channel letters and illuminated logo cabinet |
| COM-2516993 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Aug 12, 2025 | — | EPC - REVISION TO MECHANICAL LAYOUT |
| COM-2512779 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 25, 2025 | $12,000 | EXPEDITED - EPC - Permit already completed work by previous owner to include the demolition of portion of 4 interior wal… |
| COM-2217128 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Aug 15, 2022 | — | EPC - REV TO COM-1915459 CYC 1 PLANS:: Structural drawings added to COM-1915459 per inspectors comment |
| COM-1915459 | Commercial tenant improvement |