3933 Altos Ave
Sacramento 95838 · West Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63958, -121.44819
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $421,000 ($370,000–$472,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$19,965 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest May 7, 2026).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 1018 Beacon Bay Way (0.4 mi NE, issued). 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 (~$5,249/yr at $421,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$437/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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03140
- Addresses on lot:
- 3933 ALTOS AVE
Zoning & Land Use
M-1 — 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: $370,000 – $472,000 · 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 1018 Beacon Bay Way (Issued)0.4 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Oct 17, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 1101 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.47 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Oct 17, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 1113 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.48 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Sep 30, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. project_name changed to "Plan 2686C Jessie- lot 38 Archer Estates" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 1119 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.49 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Sep 30, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. project_name changed to "Plan 2388A LOT 39 Jessie- Archer Estates" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Pgbc (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Builders By Design (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Riverland Homes (50 in ½ mi · New single-family home); KB Home Sacramento (44 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Izba Development (5 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2609201 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. May 7, 2026 | $5,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Reuse Existing weather head/masthead work… |
| RES-2603087 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 12, 2026 | $36,300 | EPC - REMOVE KITCHEN NON-BEARING WALL. REPLACE KITCHEN CABINETS, COUNTERTOPS SINK AND ADD GARBAGE DISPOSAL. ADD PENINSUL… |
| RES-2000024 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Jan 2, 2020 | $1,000 | H# 19-042620- Residential SMUD SAFETY - Electrical Service Reconnect ; Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detector (s)… |
| COM-1911087 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 17, 2019 | $400 | Non structural repairs to property due to vandalism. NO electrical, plumbing or mechanical work to be permitted. General… |