3740 Cameron Rd
Sacramento 95838 · East Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63575, -121.41229
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 $389,000 ($342,000–$436,000).
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 9,148 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 (+$2,915 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Jun 9, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 2431 Harris Ave (0.23 mi NE, 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:
- 9,148 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03089
- Addresses on lot:
- 3740 CAMERON RD
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 9,148 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: $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)0.23 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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3601 Ripley St (Applied)0.23 mi SW
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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2291 Copper Ln (In review)0.12 mi W
In "In review" for 8 mo (since Mar 20, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 2287 Copper Ln (In review)0.12 mi W
In "In review" for 3.4 yr (since Jun 13, 2023), 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: Sierra Pacific Home And Comfort (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Heritage Exteriors (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sac Town Electric (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Cal Vintage Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Air Medic Home Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2511883 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jun 9, 2025 | $7,400 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work. |
| RES-2407467 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Apr 26, 2024 | $5,760 | EPC - Reframe existing window in kitchen and reframe opening for new patio French door. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms r… |
| RES-2406344 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Mar 26, 2024 | $25,575 | Install new James Hardie lap siding over existing redwood lap siding. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Referenc… |
| RES-2405952 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 20, 2024 | $7,400 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work. |