3317 Altos Ave
Sacramento 95838 · West Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62748, -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 $489,000 ($430,000–$548,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (6 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Dec 10, 2021, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Northern Trail Apartments (0.24 mi SE, entitled). 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 (~$6,025/yr at $489,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$502/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03140
- Addresses on lot:
- 3317 ALTOS AVE; 3319 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: $430,000 – $548,000 · 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
- Northern Trail Apartments (Entitled)0.24 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 19, 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 (22 housing units, 2 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- Affordable Housing (Fee estimate)0.34 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 16, 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 (29 housing units, $3,006,960 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3333 Taylor St (In review)0.25 mi W
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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 921 Rivera Dr (Entitled)0.17 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 2, 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: Cleanrite (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Bardo Ramirez Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Abellas Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Jc Construction Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Cuttle Construction (90 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2125995 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 10, 2021 | $46,704 | Non-structural fire damage repair of electrical, HVAC, insulation, drywall, appliances, light fixtures, and finishes. S… |
| RES-1916288 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Aug 27, 2019 | $8,790 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1614211 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 6, 2016 | $9,200 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 32 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress inspection r… |
| RES-1614002 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Aug 31, 2016 | $550 | AA: - Overhead service, installation of 100 Amps replacement subpanel. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Referen… |