3533 May St
Sacramento 95838 · Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63266, -121.44308
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 $390,000 ($343,000–$437,000).
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 7,405 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 7 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 30, 2026, 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 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: New duplex at 3535 May St (80 ft 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 (~$4,896/yr at $390,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$408/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03140
- Addresses on lot:
- 3533 MAY 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 7,405 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: $343,000 – $437,000 · 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 duplex at 3535 May St (Entitled)80 ft NE
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3527 May St (Entitled)110 ft S
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).
- 3535 Belden St ADU (Entitled)400 ft 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).
- 3612 Clay St Detached ADU (Entitled)0.2 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.5 yr (since May 10, 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: Harlan Quality Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Good Guys Heating And Cooling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Prime Electric CA (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Water Heater Experts (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Del Paso Homes (73 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-2621626 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Sep 30, 2026 | $14,500 | GAS SYSTEM UNIT REPLACEMENT, LIKE FOR LIKE. NO DUCT WORK PERMITTED. THE EXISTING UNIT SHALL BE REMOVED. THE NEW UNIT SHA… |
| RES-2617201 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Aug 8, 2026 | $4,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2113692 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 24, 2021 | $16,166 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 22 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-012… |
| RES-1814315 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jul 26, 2018 | $1,785 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |