3934 Balsam St
Sacramento 95838 · Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63960, -121.43021
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 8,000 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03151
- Addresses on lot:
- 3934 BALSAM ST
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 8,000 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0068H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
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
- Willow Grove Apartments (Entitled)0.15 mi S
Active in "Entitled" for 6.3 yr (first record Jul 23, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 6.3 yr. High-impact scale (24 housing units across 0 permits).
- 3929 Fig Street ADU (Entitled)440 ft W
Active in "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (first record Feb 11, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 5.7 yr.
- New home at 4041 Marysville Blvd (Fee estimate)0.12 mi N
Active in "Fee estimate" for 2.7 yr (first record Feb 21, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.7 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3900 Huron St (Entitled)0.2 mi W
Active in "Entitled" for 4.2 yr (first record Aug 4, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 4 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2611439 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Applied | App. Jun 3, 2026 | $90,000 | “Shelf-Ready ADU Submittal, Cycle Times 10, 7, 5, 3 EPC - Shared Plans (2) Constructing two 592 sf detached ADU's. Shelf… |
| RES-2611429 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Applied | App. Jun 3, 2026 | $90,000 | “Shelf-Ready ADU Submittal, Cycle Times 10, 7, 5, 3 EPC - Shared Plans (2) Constructing two 592 sf detached ADU's. Shelf… |