3530 Rio Linda Blvd
Sacramento 95838 · Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63268, -121.44575
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 $392,000 ($345,000–$439,000).
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 5,100 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$13,632 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Oct 6, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Hagginwood
31 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (16.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#10 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Hagginwood)
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 3527 May St (0.15 mi E, 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 (~$4,919/yr at $392,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$410/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:
- 5,100 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03140
- Addresses on lot:
- 3530 RIO LINDA BLVD
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 5,100 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: $345,000 – $439,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3527 May St (Entitled)0.15 mi E
In "Entitled" for 4.3 yr (since Jul 22, 2022), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- New duplex at 3535 May St (Entitled)0.15 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.8 yr (since Jan 31, 2023), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- 3535 Belden St ADU (Entitled)0.22 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 2, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1024 Los Robles Blvd TM and SPDR (Entitled)0.28 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Sep 28, 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: Axia Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Sierra Valley Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Geiger Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Del Paso Homes (89 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Cuttle Construction (47 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2621950 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Oct 6, 2026 | $3,091 | EV Charger Permit: Install a 40 amp circuit and breaker for an EV charging station. 32 amp hardwired EV charger is inc… |
| RES-2505483 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 19, 2025 | $27,620 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 7.3kw Solar PV System, and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). |
| RES-1618898 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Nov 23, 2016 | $25,000 | HSG Case 13-019630: Corrective action permit inc. : remodel/repairs of 1350SF SFR w/ attached garage. Minor electrical,… |
| RES-1603047 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Mar 1, 2016 | $1,500 | Provide repairs to vandalized electrical system and upon final, provide SMUD release for power. Carbon monoxide & Smoke … |