4318 Norwood Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64582, -121.45628
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $406,000 ($357,000–$455,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (1 ADU permit permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 30 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 30, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 4% of the lot of lot)
Zone AE: regulatory floodway (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
EV charger (COM-2406188): Issued after 7 mo (5.0× the 40d median) — slower than 90% of ev charger permits in City of Sacramento (median 40d, 90th pct 190d, n=225).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Pela Place Development (0.36 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 (~$5,078/yr at $406,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$423/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:
- 202,554 sq ft (4.65 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03253
- Addresses on lot:
- 4204 NORWOOD AVE; 4204 NORWOOD AVE # A # A; 4204 NORWOOD AVE # B # B
Zoning & Land Use
R-3 — 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-3 (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-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (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 AE: regulatory floodway (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 4% of the lot); Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 2% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 94% 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: $357,000 – $455,000 · 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)0.36 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).
- EV charger (COM-2406188) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo (5.0× the 40d median) — slower than 90% of ev charger permits in City of Sacramento (median 40d, 90th pct 190d, n=225).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 518 Franesi Way (Entitled)0.13 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).
- New home (Entitled)0.44 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 16, 2021), 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: Affordable Heating And Air (13 on parcel, 13 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); All Seasons North Roofing And Waterproofing An Almaz USA Comp (8 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Allcom Electric (6 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Chargie (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · EV charger); Riverland Homes (44 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (30 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2616273 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jul 30, 2026 | $9,039 | HVAC Permit: Remove the existing 2 ton split system heat pump replacement with like for like 2 ton split system heat pu… |
| COM-2616128 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jul 28, 2026 | $9,039 | REMOVE EXISITING 2 TON SPLIT SYSTEM HEAT PUMP, REPLACE WITH LIKE FOR LIKE 2 TON SPLIT SYSTEM HEAT PUMP. The existing uni… |
| COM-2527368 | Roof replacement | Void | App. Dec 29, 2025 | $107,500 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 250 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection… |
| COM-2527367 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Dec 29, 2025 | $29,000 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 25 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection … |