3951 Research Dr
Sacramento 95838 · Norwood Tech · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63931, -121.45942
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1S-PUD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $392,000 ($333,000–$451,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 7, 2023, 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
- ! 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
Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2112306): Issued after 6 mo (3.0× the 63d median) — above the 75th percentile for commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 75th pct 119d, n=2,366).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 441 Kesner Ave (0.41 mi SE, 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 (~$4,919/yr at $392,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$410/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:
- 155,945 sq ft (3.58 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Warehouse · Distribution
- Tax rate area:
- 03254
- Addresses on lot:
- 3951 RESEARCH DR
Zoning & Land Use
M-1S-PUD — Light Industrial Zone (I)
2040 General Plan: Employment Mixed Use (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), 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: $333,000 – $451,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
8 active or recent development projects (9 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 226 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction3 permits (3 units)
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 441 Kesner Ave (In review)0.41 mi SE
In "In review" for 6 mo (since May 4, 2026), 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 "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2112306) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 6 mo (3.0× the 63d median) — above the 75th percentile for commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 75th pct 119d, n=2,366).
- 3801 Vern St ADU and Demo (Entitled)0.29 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 17, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 505 Morey Ave TPM and new SFRs (Entitled)0.39 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 18, 2021), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Nyecon (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Air Works (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Teeple Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Bullard (20 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Forest Services (5 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2313826 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 7, 2023 | $9,800 | Remove and replace 4-Ton heat pump package unit. Unit is side discharge and sits on existing sleepers. Like for Like cha… |
| COM-2112306 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 16, 2021 | $60,000 | EPC - Converting (E) one story Warehouse to Office Space (Suite- C2) 888 Sf; Add pull up door at the rear of the build… |
| COM-1812053 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 25, 2018 | — | Smud Safety |