3900 Taylor St
Sacramento 95838 · Norwood I-80 · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63909, -121.45214
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1-PUD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $445,000 ($392,000–$498,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$16,058 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Mar 23, 2023).
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
Solar / battery storage (COM-1916755): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in City of Sacramento (median 3d, 90th pct 27d, n=3,950).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 441 Kesner Ave (0.4 mi SW, 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 (~$5,523/yr at $445,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$460/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:
- 63,598 sq ft (1.46 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Warehouse · Office / Warehouse
- Tax rate area:
- 03135
- Addresses on lot:
- 3900 TAYLOR ST; 3900 TAYLOR ST # 2 # 2; 3900 TAYLOR ST # 3A # 3A
Zoning & Land Use
M-1-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: $392,000 – $498,000 · 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 441 Kesner Ave (In review)0.4 mi SW
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.
- Solar / battery storage (COM-1916755) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in City of Sacramento (median 3d, 90th pct 27d, n=3,950).
- Solar / battery storage (COM-1702627) (Estimate)On this parcel
Pending in review for 9.7 yr — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in City of Sacramento (median 3d, 90th pct 27d, n=3,950).
- 725 Harris Ave New Sfr (Entitled)0.18 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 18, 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: Chavez Fencing (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Hunter Energy Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Pacific Weathershield (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Platinum Finishing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Evolution Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIG-2303712 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 23, 2023 | $5,000 | INSTALL 1 ILLUMINATED BUILDING SIGN. INSTALL 1 NON-ILLUMINATED SIGN ON BUILDING. |
| COM-1916755 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Oct 24, 2019 | $184,039 | 46.88kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). |
| COM-1911978 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 27, 2019 | $42,300 | E-Permit: Tear Off - No, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 145 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0608-0018 |
| COM-1800100 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 3, 2018 | $10,265 | The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same location as the existing unit and shall not… |
| COM-1702845 | Remodel / interior alteration |