3159 Clay St
Sacramento 95815 · South Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62530, -121.43956
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 $359,000 ($316,000–$402,000).
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 5,663 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 13 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$13,035 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (11 total permits, latest Sep 14, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X))
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X). 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
Remodel / interior alteration (RES-2620195): Pending in review for 2 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Affordable Housing (0.36 mi SW, fee estimate). 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 (~$4,543/yr at $359,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$379/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03197
- Addresses on lot:
- 3159 CLAY 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 5,663 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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0064J, effective June 16, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $316,000 – $402,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95815) · FY 2026
Studio $1,440 · 1BR $1,510 · 2BR $1,860 · 3BR $2,480 · 4BR $2,850
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Affordable Housing (Fee estimate)0.36 mi SW
In "Fee estimate" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 16, 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 (29 housing units, $3,006,960 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Northern Trail Apartments (Entitled)0.36 mi W
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 19, 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 (22 housing units, 2 deed-restricted affordable across 0 permits).
- New duplex at 3042 Marysville Blvd (In review)0.36 mi SE
In "In review" for 2.7 yr (since Mar 5, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Remodel / interior alteration (RES-2620195) (Ready-to-Issue)On this parcel
Pending in review for 2 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Kens Construction And Remodel (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Bigelow Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); J And D Greenberg Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Winterhawk General Contracting (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Smith Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (11 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2620195 | Remodel / interior alteration | Ready-to-Issue | App. Sep 14, 2026 | $23,000 | Bathroom Remodel Permit: Change out the bathroom like for like. Swap out tub or a shower pan. Water conserving fixtur… |
| RES-2508861 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 1, 2025 | $8,000 | install new kitchen cabinets like for like reinstall sink, refrigerator and stove; countertop c/o, C/O faucet, R/R trap;… |
| RES-2502969 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 12, 2025 | $1,220 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, relocate to inside building, screening not require… |
| RES-2501178 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 17, 2025 | $12,000 | Bathroom/Kitchen Remodel Permit: Kitchen-Remove and replace cabinets, counter tops, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixture… |