3704 Willow St
Sacramento 95838 · East Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63495, -121.42879
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 $434,000 ($382,000–$486,000).
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 7,841 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$52,700 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Nov 19, 2018).
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 3603 Marysville Blvd (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 (~$5,398/yr at $434,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$450/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:
- 7,841 sq ft (0.18 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03089
- Addresses on lot:
- 3704 WILLOW 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 7,841 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: $382,000 – $486,000 · 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 3603 Marysville Blvd (Entitled)0.17 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 3.4 yr (since Jun 23, 2023), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- 3623 Kern St ADU (Entitled)0.19 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 4.7 yr (since Feb 16, 2022), 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 1528 Los Robles Blvd (Issued)0.39 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 12 mo (first record Nov 12, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 8 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 1352 Nogales St (Issued)0.44 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 11, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 9 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: PBC Enterprises (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); The Design Build (4 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Leonid Kotyakov (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Placer Restorations And Installations (3 in ½ mi · New duplex / half-plex); B Line Construction (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1822277 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Nov 19, 2018 | $26,090 | Install new pre-engineered carport 13'6"X30' (405 sq. ft.) on North Side of home. Install new pre-engineered patio cover… |
| RES-1816732 | Electrical / panel | Expired Application | App. Aug 29, 2018 | $20,700 | CONSTRUCT DETACHED 600 SQFT TANDEM CARPORT (40X15) WITH ELECTRICAL |
| RES-1814933 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Aug 3, 2018 | — | Revision to RES-1806732: Add wall to separate M. Bedroom from bathroom. Relocate shower, Jacuzzi, toilet in bathroom. Re… |
| RES-1806732 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Jul 2, 2018 | $70,000 | adding a 468 sq ft addition with master bedroom and bath. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sectio… |