720 7th St
Sacramento 95814 · Downtown · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58396, -121.49678
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $591,000 ($520,000–$662,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 11 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 13, 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 Downtown
162 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (114.0 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#33 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Downtown)
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: Railyards Lot 46A Apartments (300 ft NE, 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 (~$7,187/yr at $591,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$599/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:
- 24,089 sq ft (0.55 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · High Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03438
- Addresses on lot:
- 625 H ST; 631 H ST; 716 7TH ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-3-SPD — Central Business District Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 15)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-3 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-3 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-3 (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 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: $520,000 – $662,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95814) · FY 2026
Studio $1,640 · 1BR $1,720 · 2BR $2,120 · 3BR $2,820 · 4BR $3,250
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Railyards Lot 46A Apartments (Entitled)300 ft NE
In "Entitled" for 6.9 yr (since Dec 9, 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 (150 housing units across 0 permits).
- Railyards Lot 43 Multifamily Five Story (Fee estimate)520 ft N
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).
- Wong Center Senior Apartments (Entitled)0.14 mi NE
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).
- Blokable Apartment (Fee estimate)0.24 mi NE
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Contractor Management Group (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Drycrew Restoration Contractor (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Creason Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); City Wide Restoration And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Hue And Cry (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (11 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2612213 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Jul 13, 2026 | $149,000 | EPC - Install Insulation and Drywall for approximately 20,505 sq ft. NOTE: A TENANT ACTIVATED AN EMERGENCY FIRE WATERLIN… |
| COM-2426956 | General repair | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 11, 2024 | $75,000 | 720 7TH ST - Multiple floors - Flood damage, insulation replaced and drywall 2' flood cuts in common area hallways and u… |
| COM-2324819 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 6, 2024 | $20,000 | EPC - Replacing existing kitchen equipment, no changes to hvac, kitchen hood, or outside air. Ceiling, lighting, sprinkl… |
| COM-2323388 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled |