3950 Duckhorn Dr
Sacramento 95834 · Gateway West · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64058, -121.52694
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned EC-50-PUD in City of Sacramento and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $526,000 ($463,000–$589,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 17 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 30, 2025, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A99, all of the lot of lot)
Zone A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Other (COM-2307367): Issued after 8 mo (7.2× the 33d median) — slower than 90% of other permits in City of Sacramento (median 33d, 90th pct 196d, n=837).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Duckhorn Drive Apartments (0.21 mi S, 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 (~$6,446/yr at $526,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$537/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:
- 287,931 sq ft (6.61 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Multi-tenant · Storage
- Tax rate area:
- 03325
- Addresses on lot:
- 3950 DUCKHORN DR; 3950 DUCKHORN DR STE 100 STE 100; 3950 DUCKHORN DR STE 110 STE 110
Zoning & Land Use
EC-50-PUD — Employment Center Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Office Mixed Use (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned EC (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned EC (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned EC (commercial), 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 A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0045J, effective June 16, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $463,000 – $589,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95834) · FY 2026
Studio $1,790 · 1BR $1,880 · 2BR $2,310 · 3BR $3,070 · 4BR $3,540
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Duckhorn Drive Apartments (Entitled)0.21 mi S
In "Entitled" for 8.1 yr (since Sep 28, 2018), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (368 housing units across 0 permits).
- Natomas II Apartments (Entitled)0.41 mi E
In "Entitled" for 6.5 yr (since May 28, 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 (472 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 51 Groth Cir (Applied)0.34 mi W
In "Applied" for 13 mo (since Oct 27, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Expired Application" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Other (COM-2307367) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 8 mo (7.2× the 33d median) — slower than 90% of other permits in City of Sacramento (median 33d, 90th pct 196d, n=837).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Alston Construction (3 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Rampart Enterprises (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Valley Fire And Security Alarms (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Conveyor And Storage Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Wize Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (17 permits, 1 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2510622 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. May 30, 2025 | $2,572 | EPC - INSTALLING A NEW ADDRESSABLE RELAY MODULE TO SHUTDOWN (2) NEW HVLS FANS LOCATED IN THE SUNRUN SUITE 110 WAREHOUS… |
| COM-2503810 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Feb 25, 2025 | — | EPC - REVISION TO CALCULATIONS DUE TO UNIT SUBSTITUTION, HEAVIER IN WEIGHT AND REDUCED ANCHOR SPACING. |
| COM-2413695 | EV charger | Finaled | Iss. Nov 6, 2024 | $50,000 | EPC - Provide and install (1) (N) transformer 75KVA. Provide and install (1) (N) 200A panel. Provide power supply and co… |
| COM-2404962 | Fire alarm / sprinkler |