3533 Altos Ave
Sacramento 95838 · West Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63148, -121.44835
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $456,000 ($401,000–$511,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (7 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$48,667 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Apr 30, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New single-family home (RES-1619585): Issued after 17 mo (11.4× the 45d median) — slower than 90% of new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 90th pct 184d, n=3,657).
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 (0.45 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 (~$5,648/yr at $456,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$471/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03140
- Addresses on lot:
- 3533 ALTOS AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-SPD — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling 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: $401,000 – $511,000 · 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)0.45 mi NW
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.
- New single-family home (RES-1619585) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 17 mo (11.4× the 45d median) — slower than 90% of new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 90th pct 184d, n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 616 S Ave (Entitled)0.19 mi W
In "Entitled" for 4 yr (since Nov 9, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home (Entitled)0.28 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 17, 2021), 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: Bhandal Construction (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · New duplex / half-plex); Premier Pools Sacramento (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Sepac Energy (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Del Paso Homes (91 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Cuttle Construction (90 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2409293 | Pool / spa | Finaled | Iss. Apr 30, 2024 | $100,991 | EOTC - In ground gunite swimming pool(378 SQ. FT.) and spa (48 SQ. FT.). 400,00 BTU Heater and Gas Line. |
| RES-2212226 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jun 14, 2022 | $19,225 | 8.4kw Solar PV System, & main breaker change-out, and/or panel upgrade and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed … |
| RES-1619585 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. May 4, 2018 | $205,488 | constructing an single story home 1622 sq ft habitable space, 395 sq ft garage, 97 sq ft patio, 52 sq ft porch |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2018).