246 N 7th St
Sacramento 95811 · Southern Pacific / Richards · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.59157, -121.49594
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Located in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $200,000 ($170,000–$230,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 25, 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: minimal flood hazard)
about 89% 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)
- ! No published municipal zoning polygon on file
We could not verify a GIS base zone at this parcel centroid. Confirm zoning and allowable density directly with City of Sacramento planning.
Source: City of Sacramento GIS zoning registry
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Outbuilding #1 at SRFC Stadium (0.27 mi SE, 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 (~$2,730/yr at $200,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$228/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:
- 1,611,894 sq ft (37.00 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Vacant · Acreage (10-49ac)
- Tax rate area:
- 03308
- Addresses on lot:
- 515 RAILYARDS BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
No published city zoning district at parcel centroid.
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 15)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for City of Sacramento.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for City of Sacramento.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for City of Sacramento.
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 (about 89% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 11% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0180J, 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: $170,000 – $230,000 · 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
- Outbuilding #1 at SRFC Stadium (In review)0.27 mi SE
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.
- Blokable Apartment (Fee estimate)0.32 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 2, 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 (21 housing units, $10,630,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Wong Center Senior Apartments (Entitled)0.4 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.6 yr (since Apr 9, 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 (150 housing units across 0 permits).
- Railyards Lot 43 Multifamily Five Story (Fee estimate)0.43 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 2.6 yr (since Apr 3, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (300 housing units, $80,216,824 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Hensel Phelps Construction (1 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Black Pine Builders (114 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Connected Technology (10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Cal (6 in ½ mi · Demolition); Jd Rodli Construction (5 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2411586 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jul 25, 2024 | $975,627 | EPC - Temporary Construction Trailer Site for the Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Railyards Project, which is located acros… |