3131 Palmer St
Sacramento 95815 · Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62431, -121.43076
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $393,000 ($346,000–$440,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (11 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 8 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 31, 2026, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Hagginwood
31 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (16.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#10 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Hagginwood)
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: Kenwood Meadows (0.19 mi E, 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 (~$4,930/yr at $393,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$411/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:
- 25,265 sq ft (0.58 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03089
- Addresses on lot:
- 3131 PALMER ST; 3131 PALMER ST APT 10 APT 10; 3131 PALMER ST APT 11 APT 11
Zoning & Land Use
R-3 — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
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 06067C0181H, 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: $346,000 – $440,000 · 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
- Kenwood Meadows (Entitled)0.19 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 18, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (12 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1721 Eldridge Ave (Approved)0.23 mi E
In "Approved" for 2.7 yr (since Feb 28, 2024), 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 "2026-09-28" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New duplex at 3042 Marysville Blvd (In review)0.29 mi SW
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.
- New commercial building at 1812 Auburn Blvd (Fee estimate)0.46 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 8 yr (since Nov 5, 2018), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($2,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Affordable Heating And Air (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Integrity Roofing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Nelmar Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); All Phase Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Brilliance Construction (4 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2606330 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Mar 31, 2026 | $2,000 | Water Heater Permit: FOR UNIT #14-Change out of existing 30 gallon electric water heater with new 30 gallon electric wat… |
| COM-2111645 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 2, 2021 | $7,673 | LIKE FOR LIKE CHANGE OUT OF A 14 seer, 2 TON PACKAGE HEAT PUMP ON ROOF 24K BTU no duct work |
| COM-1911401 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 20, 2019 | $17,500 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 2 layer(s), 30 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0001 |
| COM-1911400 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 20, 2019 | $17,500 | E-Permit: Tear Off - No, Resheet - No, 2 layer(s), 40 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0001 |
| COM-1910016 |