406 Washington Sq
Sacramento 95811 · New Era Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58391, -121.48068
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3A-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $483,000 ($425,000–$541,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 23, 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 New Era Park
26 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (37.0 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#8 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (New Era Park)
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: Studio30 Apartments (0.17 mi W, 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 (~$5,956/yr at $483,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$496/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:
- —
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Condominium
- Tax rate area:
- 03382
- Addresses on lot:
- 406 WASHINGTON SQ
Zoning & Land Use
R-3A-SPD — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Employment Mixed Use (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
This is a condominium unit: an ADU here would be a building-wide project that needs the association.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
This is a condominium unit: SB 9 applies to a whole lot.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
This is a condominium unit: SB 9 applies to a whole lot.
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 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: $425,000 – $541,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
30 active or recent development projects (656 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 621 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction9 permits (342 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)13 permits (21 units)
- Demolition7 permits
- Additions & renovations79 permits
- Building systems412 permits
- Repairs21 permits
- Other80 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Studio30 Apartments (Entitled)0.17 mi W
In "Entitled" for 4.3 yr (since Aug 4, 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 (30 housing units across 0 permits).
- The Grace (Entitled)0.27 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 3.4 yr (since Jun 27, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (26 housing units across 0 permits).
- C Street Residential Complex (Entitled)0.37 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 2.8 yr (since Jan 29, 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 (22 housing units across 0 permits).
- Grower's District Multi-Family Site 215 (Entitled)0.37 mi N
In "Entitled" for 4.3 yr (since Jul 15, 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 (70 housing units, $10,346,547 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Jaguar Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Syncon Homes Of California (33 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Davis Reed Construction (24 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Roebbelen Contracting (15 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Indie Capital Constructors (13 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2623830 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Oct 23, 2026 | $3,250 | Change-out installation of Electric - 040 gallon to Gas - 050 gallon, relocate to inside building, screening not require… |
| RES-1813260 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 12, 2018 | $8,090 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Condenser/Coil Only (Split System) to Condenser/Coil Only (Split System). The existin… |