3250 Palmer St
Sacramento 95815 · Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62707, -121.43121
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $372,000 ($327,000–$417,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (6 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 9, 2024, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 98% of the lot of lot)
Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Kenwood Meadows (0.27 mi SE, 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 (~$4,691/yr at $372,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$391/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:
- 11,761 sq ft (0.27 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03089
- Addresses on lot:
- 3250 PALMER 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 lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. FEMA regulatory floodway covers about 2% of the lot: SB 9 requires a no-rise certification.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 11,761 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA regulatory floodway covers about 2% of the lot: SB 9 requires a no-rise certification.
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 AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 98% of the lot); Zone AE: regulatory floodway (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 2% 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)
Range: $327,000 – $417,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95815) · FY 2026
Studio $1,440 · 1BR $1,510 · 2BR $1,860 · 3BR $2,480 · 4BR $2,850
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Kenwood Meadows (Entitled)0.27 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 18, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (12 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1721 Eldridge Ave (Approved)0.35 mi SE
In "Approved" for 2.7 yr (since Feb 28, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-09-28" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New duplex at 3042 Marysville Blvd (In review)0.43 mi SW
In "In review" for 2.7 yr (since Mar 5, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Piara Quarters (In review)0.29 mi SE
In "In review" for 16 mo (since Jul 17, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (4 housing units, $535,039 declared valuation across 3 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Clarke And Rush Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Ev Electric Residential (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Brilliance Construction (4 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Leonid Kotyakov (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Gw Demolition (4 in ½ mi · Demolition).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2417747 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Application | App. Aug 9, 2024 | $950 | INSTALLATION OF A NEMA 14-50 ON A NEW 40A GFCI PROTECTED CIRCUIT USING 8/3 NM CABLE |
| RES-1911406 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 20, 2019 | $8,940 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be p… |