3730 Modell Way
Sacramento 95838 · Oak Knoll · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63574, -121.45830
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
- ✓ 10 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 4, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 441 Kesner Ave (0.17 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:
- 71,438 sq ft (1.64 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03254
- Addresses on lot:
- 3727 MODLIN WAY; 3729 MODLIN WAY; 3730 MODELL WAY
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)0.17 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.
- Morey Morrison 141 (Entitled)0.5 mi W
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).
- 505 Morey Ave TPM and new SFRs (Entitled)0.2 mi E
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).
- 3801 Vern St ADU and Demo (Entitled)0.2 mi NE
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Allcom Electric (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); State Roofing (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Cooper Oates Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Americana Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); California Delta Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2616756 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 4, 2026 | $29,756 | E-Permit: UNIT 13 Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 28 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0670-0001 |
| COM-2616754 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 4, 2026 | $41,122 | E-Permit: UNIT 7 Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 40 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0670-0001 |
| COM-2616744 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Aug 4, 2026 | $6,800 | E-Permit: UNIT 6 Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 40 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0670-0001 |
| COM-2614946 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Jul 17, 2026 | $10,500 | Electrical Permit: FOR UNITS 12-19 Remove and replace the 70 amp sub panel in 7 units, like for like, with no added loa… |
| COM-2614938 |