370 Morrison Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Oak Knoll · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63731, -121.45866
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 $387,000 ($341,000–$433,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 7 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 9, 2024, 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
Electrical / panel (COM-2320044): Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
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 (0.27 mi SE, 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 (~$4,862/yr at $387,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$405/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:
- 39,403 sq ft (0.90 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03254
- Addresses on lot:
- 370 MORRISON AVE; 370 MORRISON AVE # 1 # 1; 370 MORRISON AVE # 2 # 2
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: $341,000 – $433,000 · 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)0.27 mi SE
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.
- Electrical / panel (COM-2320044) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
- 3801 Vern St ADU and Demo (Entitled)0.2 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 17, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 505 Morey Ave TPM and new SFRs (Entitled)0.27 mi SE
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: Good Life Construction (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Cooper Oates Air Conditioning (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Ati Restoration (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Superior Electrical Service Technicians (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Bullard (20 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2320044 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 9, 2024 | $15,738 | EPC - BUILDING 31 - UNIT 2 WALL ASSEMBLY: REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WALL FINISHES, WINDOW, INSULATION, AND… |
| RES-2100353 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 7, 2021 | $8,790 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-2100352 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 7, 2021 | $8,790 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| COM-2011266 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jul 1, 2020 | $5,000 | C/O of (4) 50a service panels, replacing with (4) new 50a service panels in same locations and install new riser for ove… |