201 Richards Blvd
Sacramento 95811 · Southern Pacific / Richards · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.59761, -121.50180
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 Jun 4, 2024, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Sign (SIG-2407879): Issued after 2 mo (2.8× the 19d median) — above the 75th percentile for sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 75th pct 42d, n=1,075).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Hawthorn Apartments (280 ft NW, 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 (~$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:
- 25,265 sq ft (0.58 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Vehicle Oriented · Service Station
- Tax rate area:
- 03083
- Addresses on lot:
- 201 RICHARDS BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
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 06067C0157J, 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
- Hawthorn Apartments (Entitled)280 ft NW
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Jan 15, 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 (281 housing units across 0 permits).
- Railyards: Kaiser Hospital Complex (Issued)0.49 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 2.9 yr (first record Dec 6, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. High-impact scale ($140,394,000 declared valuation across 36 permits). current_status changed to "Complete" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Demolition at 320 Bannon St (Issued)0.17 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 22, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Demolition at 324 Bannon St (Issued)0.18 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 15 mo (first record Aug 21, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sign Designs (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Sign); Wayne Perry (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Alpha Architectural Signs And Lighting (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Gala Construction (10 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Bcm Construction (6 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIG-2407879 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Jun 4, 2024 | $5,000 | REPLACEMENT WALL SIGN, REFACE SIGNS |
| COM-1903448 | Other | Finaled | Iss. May 7, 2019 | $80,000 | Replace 6 fueling dispensers and hanging hardware and install new spill buckets. |
| SIG-1704890 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 7, 2017 | $13,000 | Chevron Sign permit.: Reface existing pole and monument signs and change out illumination to new LED . |
| SIG-1702478 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 27, 2017 | $3,500 | Extra Mile Install Illuminated pan channel letters 15.5sq ft |