3704 Laverton Way
Sacramento 95838 · Oak Knoll · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63518, -121.46081
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $367,000 ($323,000–$411,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 6,437 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$18,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Sep 2, 2026).
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 (0.27 mi E, 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 (~$4,634/yr at $367,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$386/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:
- 6,437 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03254
- Addresses on lot:
- 3704 LAVERTON WAY
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-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-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 6,437 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
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: $323,000 – $411,000 · 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 E
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 home at 132 Silver Eagle Rd (Entitled)0.43 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 2.3 yr (since Jul 11, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 3705 Milltall Way (Issued)0.4 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 7, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo.
- New home at 3709 Milltall Way (Issued)0.41 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 5, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Axia Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Sacramento Window And Door (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Cec 1 (61 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Walter Weston Keusder (23 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Bullard (20 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-2619377 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Sep 2, 2026 | $47,140 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 10.3kw Solar PV System, 23 kw PV Storage System Size and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater ins… |
| RES-2501879 | Remodel / interior alteration | Void | App. Jan 28, 2025 | $15,293 | Window Permit: Remove 5 metal windows and replace with 5 composite windows. Windows 104 and 106 double hung widows are … |