851 Richards Blvd
Sacramento 95811 · Southern Pacific / Richards · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.59560, -121.48852
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $636,000 ($541,000–$731,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 21, 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 Southern Pacific / Richards
12 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (41.2 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#82 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Southern Pacific / Richards)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. 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: River District Condon- Club House (0.23 mi E, 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 (~$7,700/yr at $636,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$642/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:
- 60,984 sq ft (1.40 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Warehouse · Distribution
- Tax rate area:
- 03083
- Addresses on lot:
- 851 RICHARDS BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 8)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (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)
Range: $541,000 – $731,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95811) · FY 2026
Studio $1,840 · 1BR $1,930 · 2BR $2,380 · 3BR $3,170 · 4BR $3,650
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- River District Condon- Club House (In review)0.23 mi E
In "In review" for 16 mo (since Jul 29, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 365d 75th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (6 housing units, $988,717 declared valuation across 4 permits). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 168 new homes at 701 Dos Rios St (Fee estimate)0.26 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 7.7 yr (since Mar 8, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (168 housing units, $35,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- T9, Lot 10E (In review)0.3 mi N
In "In review" for 4.2 yr (since Aug 24, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (36 housing units, $5,997,108 declared valuation across 20 permits).
- Outbuilding #1 at SRFC Stadium (In review)0.41 mi S
In "In review" for 15 mo (since Aug 27, 2025), exceeding the 241d median and 334d 75th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($450,000,000 declared valuation across 18 permits). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: A 1 Electrical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Simplexgrinnell (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Midstate Construction (31 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Mason Building And Design (12 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Quality Telecom Consultants (7 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2623584 | Commercial tenant improvement | Plan Check Target | App. Oct 21, 2026 | $75,000 | 1. FULL INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT INCLUDING ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL & PLUMBING. REMODEL TO INCLUDE 1236 SQ FT OF OFF… |
| COM-1807669 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Application | App. Apr 25, 2018 | $2,500 | EXPEDITED - Frame metal jipboard, tape, texture, build interior wall. |
| COM-1619218 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Feb 10, 2017 | $19,183 | EXTENDING THE EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO THE EXISTING WAREHOUSE AREA. ADDING 10,203 SF TO THE EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTE… |
| COM-1602989 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Feb 29, 2016 | $2,000 | HSG 16-001597: Removal of interior non-structural walls, rooms & electrical. Restore all fire separations assemblies tha… |