3939 Tate St
Sacramento 95838 · East Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63962, -121.40946
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $389,000 ($342,000–$436,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 26, 2025, 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 (420 ft SW, 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 (~$4,885/yr at $389,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$407/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:
- 10,019 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03202
- Addresses on lot:
- 3939 TATE ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Commercial Mixed Use (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), 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: 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: $342,000 – $436,000 · 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)420 ft SW
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.
- 2 new homes (Entitled)0.22 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 30, 2021), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- 2312 Harris Ave ADU (Entitled)0.22 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 30, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 2212 Rene Ave. ADU conversion (Entitled)0.37 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 6.2 yr (since Sep 2, 2020), 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: Americas Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Sewer And Drain Champion (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Preferred Plumbing And Electrical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Riverland Homes (18 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Matson Properties (13 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-2503958 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 26, 2025 | $4,392 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Trenchless 40 L.F. |
| RES-1715219 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 21, 2017 | $5,350 | AA: Water Re-pipe, 190 L.F. of copper pipe to be installed from outside house spigot - under house and to all fixtures … |
| RES-1702127 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 14, 2017 | $1,450 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. Carbon… |