4049 Balsam St
Sacramento 95838 · Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64199, -121.43109
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 $399,000 ($351,000–$447,000).
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 11,221 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 7 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 9, 2024, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Del Paso Heights
27 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (21.1 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#1 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Del Paso Heights)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 4282 Fell St (0.36 mi NW, in review). 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 (~$4,999/yr at $399,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$417/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:
- 11,221 sq ft (0.26 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03153
- Addresses on lot:
- 4049 BALSAM 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 11,221 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0068H, 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: $351,000 – $447,000 · 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
- New home at 4282 Fell St (In review)0.36 mi NW
In "In review" for 6 mo (since May 29, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). work_desc changed to "EPC - Build new 1863 sf residence with 4 bedrooms, 2,5 bathrooms, living room and 452 sf two car garage. 3.2 KW Solar $5,000 Any new landscaping done on this property is to be in compliance with the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance 15.92." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4361 Balsam St (Issued)0.36 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 5.4 yr (first record Jun 7, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 11 mo. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 1313 Youngs Ave Residence (Entitled)0.32 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 15 mo (since Aug 21, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 304 Anderson Ct (Entitled)0.32 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 16, 2023), 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: Straight Line Roofing And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Fox Family Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); KB Home Sacramento (33 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Buzz Oates Construction (12 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Dos Amigos Design Industries (10 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2414953 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 9, 2024 | $36,467 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 23 squares of Composite Class A. CRRC: 0890-0008 |
| RES-2306328 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Mar 31, 2023 | $16,118 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Ground Mount to Ground Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |