2937 Chiplay St
Sacramento 95826 · College/Glen · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.55340, -121.38397
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 $506,000 ($445,000–$567,000).
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 5,974 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 (+$35,970 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Oct 20, 2026).
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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Folsom Blvd Apartments (0.32 mi SW, fee estimate). 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 (~$6,218/yr at $506,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$518/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:
- 5,974 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03232
- Addresses on lot:
- 2937 CHIPLAY ST
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 5,974 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: $445,000 – $567,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95826) · FY 2026
Studio $1,690 · 1BR $1,770 · 2BR $2,180 · 3BR $2,900 · 4BR $3,350
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Folsom Blvd Apartments (Fee estimate)0.32 mi SW
In "Fee estimate" for 2.9 yr (since Jan 4, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (124 housing units, $20,626,550 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2820 Honeysuckle Way (Entitled)0.32 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 7 yr (since Oct 30, 2019), 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: Yancey (1 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); D And J Kitchens And Baths (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Quality First Home Improvement (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Reliable Residential Improvements (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Home Depot USA (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2622136 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Oct 20, 2026 | $13,000 | REMOVE EXISTING WOOD BAT & BOARD SIDING. REPLACE WITH VINYL BAT & BOARD SIDING. UPSTAIRS ONLY. 88 LINEAR FEET. CARBON MO… |
| RES-2621768 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Oct 1, 2026 | $3,559 | Window Permit: Removing and replacing 1 retrofit window, like for like. The egress windows will meet the code requirem… |
| RES-2515151 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jul 18, 2025 | $25,000 | Bathroom Remodel/Window Permit: Primary bath upgrade: Eliminate pocket door. Replace toilet/shower surround, lighting, … |
| RES-2408821 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 23, 2024 | $17,727 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 26 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |