8131 37th Ave
Sacramento 95824 · Elder Creek · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51989, -121.40728
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1S in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $313,000 ($275,000–$351,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 9 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 8, 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
Electrical / panel (COM-2613971): Pending in review for 4 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 5541 79th St (0.46 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 (~$4,018/yr at $313,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$335/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:
- 19,414 sq ft (0.45 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Warehouse · Distribution
- Tax rate area:
- 03060
- Addresses on lot:
- 8131 37TH AVE; 8131 37TH AVE STE 110 STE 110; 8131 37TH AVE STE 120 STE 120
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: $275,000 – $351,000 · 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
- Electrical / panel (COM-2613971) (Plan Check Wait)On this parcel
Pending in review for 4 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1925367) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6.9 yr (61.4× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- Commercial tenant improvement (COM-1813019) (Certificate of Occupancy)On this parcel
Issued after 14 mo (6.6× 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-1812825) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 8.4 yr (74.5× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Dynamic Trades (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); A 1 Electrical (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Jd Rodli Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Wills Resource Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Chungs Construction And Electrical (11 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2622522 | Remodel / interior alteration | Applied | App. Oct 8, 2026 | $135,800 | EPC - Install new 2000amp electrical panel. PROPOSE NEW SMUD TRANSFORMER Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Refe… |
| COM-2613971 | Electrical / panel | Plan Check Wait | App. Jul 2, 2026 | $135,800 | EPC - Install new 2000amp electrical panel. PROPOSE NEW SMUD TRANSFORMER Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Refe… |
| COM-2402058 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jan 30, 2024 | $2,000 | Electrical Permit: Replace fuse in main panel, like for like, for a 400 amp. |
| COM-2110572 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Application | App. May 18, 2021 | $10,000 | EPC - cannabis delivery convert existing 2365 sq ft warehouse to cannabis delivery to install new man door and chain li… |