2730 Clay St
Sacramento 95815 · South Hagginwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61521, -121.43867
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 $424,000 ($373,000–$475,000).
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 20,625 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 6 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 14, 2018, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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
New single-family home (RES-1723704): Issued after 3 mo (2.0× the 45d median) — above the 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (median 45d, 75th pct 85d, n=3,657).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New duplex at 3042 Marysville Blvd (0.49 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 (~$5,284/yr at $424,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$440/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:
- 20,625 sq ft (0.47 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · 2 Single Family Units
- Tax rate area:
- 03347
- Addresses on lot:
- 2721 TAFT ST; 2730 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 20,625 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 06067C0177J, 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: $373,000 – $475,000 · 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
- New duplex at 3042 Marysville Blvd (In review)0.49 mi NE
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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2951 Belden St (In review)0.46 mi NW
In "In review" for 3 mo (since Aug 10, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). work_desc changed to "EPC - New construction detached ADU, 748 sq ft, 2bed/2bath with sprinklers and 2.15kw solar system. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R310 & R311. ALL WORK SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home (Entitled)0.2 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 4 yr (since Nov 29, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- pump house with fire equipment (Issued)0.29 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 5.2 yr (first record Sep 10, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 6 mo. work_desc changed to "Permt to complete work commenced under expired permit COM-2325441: - construction of 232 sq ft pump house and installation of new fire pump equipment revision COM-2617765 Additions of conductor sizing on one line drawing, addition of panel placard detailing the facility address and available fault current per utility letter. revision COM-2622205 electrical plans modify electrical run/conduit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Jej Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Integrity Pacific Builders (8 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Gene Sun Wan Construction (5 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Nolen Construction (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Loder Construction (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1816131 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 14, 2018 | $5,000 | installation of a 250 gallon above ground propane tank. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections… |
| RES-1723704 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Mar 29, 2018 | $475,000 | EXPEDITED 10,7,5 -new primary dwelling unit constructing a 2 story home 1st floor 1335 sq ft habitable space, 2210 sq f… |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 2 entries (report years 2018, 2019).