3942 Ivy St
Sacramento 95838 · East Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63966, -121.42745
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 6,098 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 13 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$15,840 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Nov 6, 2019).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
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: Willow Grove Apartments (0.17 mi SW, 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:
- 6,098 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03089
- Addresses on lot:
- 3942 IVY 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 6,098 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: minimal flood hazard (all 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: $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
- Willow Grove Apartments (Entitled)0.17 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 6.3 yr (since Jul 23, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (24 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home at 304 Anderson Ct (Entitled)0.13 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 16, 2023), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 4041 Marysville Blvd (Fee estimate)0.19 mi NW
In "Fee estimate" for 2.7 yr (since Feb 21, 2024), 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 301 Chennault Ct (In review)0.23 mi NE
In "In review" for 7 mo (since Apr 14, 2026), 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: John H Weaver (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); A Plus Global System (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Zhu Heating And Air Conditioning Repair (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); The Design Build (4 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Terry Development (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1921567 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Nov 6, 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… |
| RES-1904360 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 12, 2019 | $40,000 | EXPEDITED - Construct new bathroom & walk-in closet in master bedroom. Full kitchen remodel to include cabinets, applia… |
| RES-1706590 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Apr 25, 2017 | $2,400 | AA: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Replacement weather head/masthead work, main br… |