2246 North Ave
Sacramento 95838 · East Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63968, -121.41464
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $369,000 ($325,000–$413,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (3 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 26, 2022, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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: Accessory dwelling unit at 2431 Harris Ave (0.24 mi E, in review). 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 (~$4,657/yr at $369,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$388/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:
- 5,227 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03202
- Addresses on lot:
- 2246 NORTH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-SPD — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling 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: 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: $325,000 – $413,000 · 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 2431 Harris Ave (In review)0.24 mi E
In "In review" for 15 mo (since Aug 21, 2025), 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 "2026-10-22" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Pinell Truck Service (Issued)0.41 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 3.6 yr (first record Apr 5, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr. High-impact scale ($1,165,723 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3601 Ripley St (Applied)0.47 mi S
In "Applied" for 18 mo (since May 8, 2025), exceeding the 184d median and 416d 75th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115). issued_date changed to "2026-10-06" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Trucking Facility (Issued)0.49 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 7.9 yr (first record Dec 21, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.8 yr. High-impact scale ($1,715,472 declared valuation across 5 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ds Wagner_constuction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Riverland Homes (22 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Matson Properties (13 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Dedrick Construction (3 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Izba Development (2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2215733 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 26, 2022 | $10,000 | Fire repair to consist of all new electrical wiring through the house & new 125 amp panel. New windows, sheetrock, insul… |
| RES-1902228 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 6, 2019 | $10,000 | Permit to complete work RES-1815171-H # 18-020959 - FIRE REPAIR to consist of ALL NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE… |
| RES-1815171 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 7, 2018 | $20,000 | H # 18-020959 - FIRE REPAIR to consist of ALL NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE AND NEW 125AMP PANEL; NEW WIN… |
| RES-1723316 | General repair | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 20, 2017 | $10,000 | Remove and Replaced smoked damage Drywall & Cabinets in kitchen. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC … |