3250 Gardendale Rd
Sacramento 95822 · Meadowview · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48955, -121.47020
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 $462,000 ($407,000–$517,000).
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 365,904 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$44,420 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Jan 6, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Meadowview
163 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (19.5 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#30 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Meadowview)
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Solar / battery storage (COM-2522879): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in City of Sacramento (median 3d, 90th pct 27d, n=3,950).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Luther Gardens Senior Apartments (0.39 mi NE, entitled). 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 (~$5,717/yr at $462,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$476/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:
- 365,904 sq ft (8.40 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Miscellaneous · Utility / Power / Sewer
- Tax rate area:
- 03078
- Addresses on lot:
- 3250 GARDENDALE RD
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 365,904 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 06067C0305H, 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: $407,000 – $517,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95822) · FY 2026
Studio $1,620 · 1BR $1,700 · 2BR $2,090 · 3BR $2,780 · 4BR $3,210
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Luther Gardens Senior Apartments (Entitled)0.39 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 4.7 yr (since Feb 15, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (24 housing units across 0 permits).
- Senior Housing (Fee estimate)0.4 mi NW
In "Fee estimate" for 6.3 yr (since Jul 27, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (100 housing units, $36,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Apartment Complex (Fee estimate)0.47 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 5 yr (since Oct 27, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (36 housing units, $6,520,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- CCH Florin Road Senior Housing (Entitled)0.48 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Jan 27, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (100 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Apex Site Solutions (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tri Square Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Other); Amatel (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Broken Arrow Communications (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Build It Construction (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2522879 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jan 6, 2026 | $20,000 | EPC - T-Mobile is looking to replace the batteries within their existing cabinet with new batteries. All of the equipmen… |
| COM-2208816 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jan 13, 2023 | $55,000 | EPC - T-Mobile's SC70302A Site Mod Project. Remove(6) antennas, (3) RRU's, Collar Mounts, (2) Outdoor Cabinets and all C… |
| COM-2214498 | Other | Finaled | Iss. Aug 9, 2022 | $20,000 | EPC - T-Mobile to install 480' of new 4" conduit for telco back to their existing lease area from pole AT&T meet point. … |
| COM-2109557 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jul 14, 2021 | $20,000 | EPC - T-Mobile's SC70302 Electrical Upgrade. Remove (E) 100 Amp PPC cabinet and replace with (N) 200 Amp PPC cabinet. … |