3438 Rio Linda Blvd
Sacramento 95838 · Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63089, -121.44576
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $544,000 ($479,000–$609,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2A 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
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 29, 2019, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1810440): Pending in review for 8.4 yr (75.2× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Northern Trail Apartments (0.45 mi S, 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 (~$6,652/yr at $544,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$554/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:
- 9,514 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Three Family · Triplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03140
- Addresses on lot:
- 3438 RIO LINDA BLVD; 900 SILVANO ST; 908 SILVANO ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-2A — Multi-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-2A (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-2A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-2A (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: 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: $479,000 – $609,000 · 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
- Northern Trail Apartments (Entitled)0.45 mi S
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 19, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (22 housing units, 2 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1810440) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 8.4 yr (75.2× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- New home (Entitled)0.17 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 17, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3527 May St (Entitled)0.18 mi NE
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bhandal Construction (4 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Del Paso Homes (90 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Cuttle Construction (86 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Paragon Construction (5 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Clark Wagaman Designs (5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1920952 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Oct 29, 2019 | — | EXPEDITED - Revised one-line diagram to eliminate 1½" conduit from plan |
| COM-1920623 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Oct 24, 2019 | — | EXPEDITED - revision to com-1816076 -- update to one line diagram |
| COM-1920096 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Oct 17, 2019 | — | EXPEDITED - REVISION TO COM-1816076: CHANGE FROM 3- 200 AMP PANELS TO MAIN PANEL WITH 3 METERS AND 3 SUB PANELS @ 125 AM… |
| COM-1816076 | New multifamily / condos / mixed-use | Finaled | Iss. Aug 28, 2019 |