A new residential development has moved forward with the filing of zoning permits for 3654 1st Avenue in Oak Park, Sacramento. The project will transform an empty plot of land into a modern housing complex located near the UC Davis Sacramento campus. The development represents a significant infill project that will add much-needed housing to the area, though the project applicant has not been publicly identified.
The comprehensive development plan calls for eight three-story townhome-style units, each paired with ground-floor accessory dwelling units, effectively doubling the housing capacity on the site. Each townhome will feature a covered private garage that faces an internal driveway connected to Avant Garde Alley. This design approach maximizes both privacy and functionality while creating a cohesive residential community within the compact 0.28-acre property.
Studio 81 serves as the project architect, bringing a contemporary design vision to the development, while Tom Smith Associates handles the landscape architecture components. The architectural design features a distinctive two-tone approach with smooth upper floors constructed above a solid brick base foundation. The exterior materials will showcase a sophisticated mix of stucco, fiber-cement horizontal panels, corrugated metal accents, and brick veneer, creating visual interest and modern appeal.
The strategic location places the development along the intersection of 1st Avenue and 37th Street, positioning residents just one block from Sacramento High School campus and within a convenient ten-minute walk to the city's UC Davis campus. This proximity to educational institutions makes the development particularly attractive for students, faculty, and families seeking easy access to academic facilities.
Property records reveal interesting details about the site's history, showing the land last changed hands in 2001 for just $19,000, highlighting the significant appreciation in local real estate values over the past two decades. Current ownership is listed under an anonymous corporation, which is common for development projects of this scale. The estimated construction costs and projected timeline for completion have not yet been disclosed by the development team, leaving residents and city planners awaiting further details about this promising addition to Oak Park's housing stock.
