4337 Norwood Ave Unit 1
Sacramento 95838 · Glenwood Meadows · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64676, -121.45814
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2B in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $590,000 ($519,000–$661,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2B allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$186,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (38 total permits, latest Jul 9, 2024).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1823864): Pending in review for 7.9 yr (70.4× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Pela Place Development (0.24 mi NW, 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 (~$7,176/yr at $590,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$598/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:
- 415,998 sq ft (9.55 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03252
- Addresses on lot:
- 4301 NORWOOD AVE; 4301 NORWOOD AVE # 65 # 65; 4301 NORWOOD AVE # 66 # 66
Zoning & Land Use
R-2B — Multi-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-2B (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-2B (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-2B (multifamily residential), 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0064J, 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: $519,000 – $661,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95838) · FY 2026
Studio $1,610 · 1BR $1,690 · 2BR $2,080 · 3BR $2,770 · 4BR $3,190
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Pela Place Development (Entitled)0.24 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 12, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (7 housing units across 0 permits).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1823864) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7.9 yr (70.4× 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 518 Franesi Way (Entitled)0.23 mi E
In "Entitled" for 2.5 yr (since May 20, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Addition (adds square footage) (COM-1903311) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo (2.4× the 42d median) — above the 75th percentile for addition (adds square footage) permits in City of Sacramento (median 42d, 75th pct 83d, n=1,948).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: D 7 Roofing Services (19 on parcel, 19 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Sea Heating And Air Conditioning (5 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); F And T Investments (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Heim Property Maintenance (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Graves 7 (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (38 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2414889 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jul 9, 2024 | — | EPC -Revision to COM-2221461 for single line diagram and new calculations. Installation of new dual pedestal electric ve… |
| COM-2400779 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jan 11, 2024 | $1,883 | INSTALL A RETROFIT WINDOW IN THE LIVING ROOM AND ANOTHER RETROFIT WINDOW IN THE DINING ROOM. LIKE FOR LIE SIZES AND LOCA… |
| COM-2327364 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 27, 2023 | $2,957 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| COM-2327363 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 27, 2023 | $2,985 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |