3951 Development Dr Unit 11
Sacramento 95838 · Norwood Tech · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64002, -121.46175
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1S-PUD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $363,000 ($309,000–$417,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 27, 2025, 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 315 Morey Ave (0.36 mi SE, issued). 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 (~$4,588/yr at $363,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$382/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:
- 2,326 sq ft (0.05 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Warehouse · Incubator
- Tax rate area:
- 03254
- Addresses on lot:
- 3951 DEVELOPMENT DR UNIT 11 UNIT 11
Zoning & Land Use
M-1S-PUD — Light Industrial Zone (I)
2040 General Plan: Employment Mixed Use (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), 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: $309,000 – $417,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
53 active or recent development projects (52 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 271 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction35 permits (34 units)
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 315 Morey Ave (Issued)0.36 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 3.4 yr (first record Jun 20, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3 yr.
- New home at 3836 Zapata St (Issued)0.46 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 19 mo (first record Apr 23, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 17 mo.
- New home at 3841 Zapata St (Issued)0.48 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 4.5 yr (first record May 19, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 17 mo.
- New home at 3705 Milltall Way (Issued)0.48 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 7, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Brower Mechanical CA (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Archer Building (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Cec 1 (88 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Walter Weston Keusder (29 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Bullard (20 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2504018 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Feb 27, 2025 | $11,000 | Permit to complete work commenced under expired permit COM-2209281. Remove/Replace (1) 5-ton rooftop HVAC package unit o… |
| COM-2209281 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. May 3, 2022 | $11,000 | Remove/Replace (1) 5-ton rooftop HVAC package unit only, same location as existing. |
| COM-2116363 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Application | App. Jul 29, 2021 | $28,000 | EPC - All Faith Crematorium is proposing adding a second oven in the warehouse. They were approved to add (3) ovens and… |