2812 American Ave
Sacramento 95833 · Gardenland · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61631, -121.47142
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03126
- Addresses on lot:
- 2812 AMERICAN AVE; 2814 AMERICAN AVE; 2814 AMERICAN AVE UNIT 1 UNIT 1
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 lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
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. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
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 A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0176J, effective June 16, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95833) · FY 2026
Studio $1,920 · 1BR $2,020 · 2BR $2,480 · 3BR $3,300 · 4BR $3,810
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- MAIN PERMIT - Wilson Apartment Complex - Building 2 (12 Units) + Site Work (In review)0.24 mi SW
Active in "In review" for 19 mo (first record Mar 27, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. High-impact scale (6 housing units, $1,004,167 declared valuation across 5 permits).
- New home at 537 Bowman Ave (Entitled)0.22 mi NW
Active in "Entitled" for 9.1 yr (first record Oct 6, 2017) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.1 yr.
- Custom Residential Triplex Design (In review)0.23 mi SW
Active in "In review" for 18 mo (first record May 8, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo.
- New home at 323 Peralta Ave (Issued)0.25 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 8.6 yr (first record Mar 9, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.3 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2526635 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Issued | Iss. Jun 2, 2026 | $211,170 | EPC - NEW CONSTRUCTION OF DETACHED DUPLEX ADU WITH PORCHES - 600sq ft each unit - 2 bd 1 ba, 190 sq ft each porch. Carb… |
| RES-2518426 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 4, 2025 | $1,120 | Water Heater Permit: Change out of a 40 gallon electric water heater, located in the garage. Water conserving fixtures… |
| RES-2503522 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 3, 2025 | $5,000 | Roof Permit: Tear off and install 15 squares of 30 yr laminated dimensional composition roofing material. In-progress … |
| RES-2502305 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer |