3367 Western Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Strawberry Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62853, -121.46865
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $366,000 ($322,000–$410,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (5 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 23, 2026, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
HVAC / heat pump (RES-2621183): Pending in review for 2 mo — slower than 90% of hvac / heat pump permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=19,324).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Silver Eagle - 18 Subdivision (0.22 mi NE, 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 (~$4,622/yr at $366,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$385/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03254
- Addresses on lot:
- 28 FORD RD; 3367 WESTERN AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-2 — 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-2 (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. 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: $322,000 – $410,000 · 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
- Silver Eagle - 18 Subdivision (Entitled)0.22 mi NE
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).
- Morey Morrison 141 (Entitled)0.44 mi N
In "Entitled" for 7.1 yr (since Oct 21, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (37 housing units across 0 permits).
- HVAC / heat pump (RES-2621183) (Ready-to-Issue)On this parcel
Pending in review for 2 mo — slower than 90% of hvac / heat pump permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=19,324).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 348 Winterhaven Ave (Issued)0.22 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 2.7 yr (first record Mar 20, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 mo. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Statewide HVAC (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Riverland Homes (16 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Cec 1 (11 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Jones And Lamberti Builders (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); California Custom Sunrooms And Patio Covers (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621183 | HVAC / heat pump | Ready-to-Issue | App. Sep 23, 2026 | $9,500 | HVAC CHANGE OUT LIKE FOR LIKE, 3 TON SPLIT SYSTEM WITH NEW R-8 DUCTS. THE EXISTING UNIT SHALL BE REMOVED. THE NEW UNIT S… |
| RES-2617481 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Aug 20, 2026 | $50,000 | #: 25-047930 HDB FILE #: 25-047930 - Vandalism Repair: Reglaze all broken windows and doors. Install new wiring and ligh… |