3709 Ripley St
Sacramento 95838 · East Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63506, -121.41416
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 $401,000 ($353,000–$449,000).
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 7,405 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 7 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$22,001 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Dec 3, 2025).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Solar / battery storage (RES-2222932): Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in City of Sacramento (median 3d, 90th pct 27d, n=3,950).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Ascent Apartments (0.42 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 (~$5,021/yr at $401,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$418/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03089
- Addresses on lot:
- 3709 RIPLEY 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 7,405 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: $353,000 – $449,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
12 active or recent development projects (13 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 212 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction5 permits (3 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)10 permits (12 units)
- Demolition4 permits
- Additions & renovations20 permits
- Building systems159 permits
- Repairs3 permits
- Other11 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Ascent Apartments (Entitled)0.42 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 3.5 yr (since May 4, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (120 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2431 Harris Ave (In review)0.33 mi NE
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.
- Solar / battery storage (RES-2222932) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in City of Sacramento (median 3d, 90th pct 27d, n=3,950).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3601 Ripley St (Applied)0.15 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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Aslan Electric (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Better Earth Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Briggs Roofing And Repair (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Matson Properties (13 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Dedrick Construction (3 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2525161 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Dec 3, 2025 | $1,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, Reuse Existing weather head/masthead work, adding 1 outlets (240V)… |
| RES-2521367 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Oct 10, 2025 | $3,600 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2222932 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Dec 28, 2022 | $19,500 | 3.6kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main breaker… |
| RES-2001492 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jan 28, 2020 | $35,000 | EXPEDITED - Interior Remodel to include: Replace all windows, enlarge and create new opening for slider in bedroom with … |
| RES-1921478 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 5, 2019 | $5,500 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 10 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-011… |