368 South Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Johnson Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63281, -121.45804
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $378,000 ($333,000–$423,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (3 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$8,943 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Feb 20, 2024).
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 441 Kesner Ave (0.15 mi NE, 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 (~$4,759/yr at $378,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$397/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:
- 13,068 sq ft (0.30 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03254
- Addresses on lot:
- 368 SOUTH AVE
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 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 – $423,000 · 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)0.15 mi NE
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.
- Silver Eagle - 18 Subdivision (Entitled)0.42 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 2.9 yr (since Dec 14, 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 (31 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3333 Taylor St (In review)0.46 mi SE
In "In review" for 5 mo (since Jun 29, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). valuation changed to "221828.1" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 505 Morey Ave TPM and new SFRs (Entitled)0.23 mi NE
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: Yancey (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Cassel Air Conditioning And Heating Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Gudgel Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Independent Plumbing Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Del Paso Homes (80 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-2403684 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 20, 2024 | $8,000 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Trenchless 45 L.F. |
| RES-1900067 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jan 2, 2019 | $1,500 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, located inside building, screening not required.Carbon … |
| RES-1818810 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Sep 26, 2018 | $23,911 | Bathroom remodel (2) to include removing and replace, same location- vanity counter top and sink. lighting fixtures. Toi… |
| RES-1816768 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 29, 2018 | $15,000 | Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same locati… |