3711 Rio Linda Blvd
Sacramento 95838 · Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63639, -121.44675
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $352,000 ($310,000–$394,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (7 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 25, 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)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Del Paso Heights
27 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (21.1 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#1 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Del Paso Heights)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: 2 new homes (0.16 mi NE, entitled). 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 (~$4,463/yr at $352,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$372/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:
- 2,410 sq ft (0.06 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03140
- Addresses on lot:
- 3711 RIO LINDA BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
R-3A — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-3A (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-3A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3A (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: minimal flood hazard (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: $310,000 – $394,000 · 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
- 2 new homes (Entitled)0.16 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 9, 2022), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- Moncada Duplex (Entitled)0.17 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 21 mo (since Feb 25, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home (Entitled)0.19 mi N
In "Entitled" for 3.4 yr (since Jun 22, 2023), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 725 Harris Ave New Sfr (Entitled)0.19 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 18, 2023), 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: Kustom Us (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Del Paso Homes (58 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Riverland Homes (50 in ½ mi · New single-family home); KB Home Sacramento (16 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Paragon Construction (5 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2515594 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jul 25, 2025 | $60,000 | EOTC - 3731 RIO LINDA BLVD #121 & #221 - Minor Repair after Water Damage. Set bathtub in both units (2), culture marble … |