620 15th St
Sacramento 95814 · Mansion Flats · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58213, -121.48519
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $588,000 ($517,000–$659,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 12 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 9, 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 Mansion Flats
39 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (73.2 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#15 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Mansion Flats)
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: The Grace (50 ft SE, 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 (~$7,153/yr at $588,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$596/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:
- 9,671 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 620 15TH ST; 620 15TH ST UNIT 101 UNIT 101; 620 15TH ST UNIT 104 UNIT 104
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
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 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: $517,000 – $659,000 · 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
- The Grace (Entitled)50 ft SE
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).
- Juno Mixed-Use (In review)0.28 mi S
In "In review" for 9.6 yr (since Apr 18, 2017), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (198 housing units, $55,118,716 declared valuation across 11 permits).
- 1121 I Street Eight Story Mixed Use (In review)0.32 mi W
In "In review" for 2.8 yr (since Jan 19, 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 (206 housing units, $61,800,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 1121 I Street Mixed-Use (Entitled)0.33 mi W
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 2, 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 (204 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Weidner Architectural Signage House Of Signs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Sr Bray (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Black Pine Builders (125 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Icon General Contractors (64 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Bt Builders (38 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (12 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2607037 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Apr 9, 2026 | — | EPC - Revision to Fire Alarm Permit COM-2504151 and COM-2503607 to change sidewalls to pendants and provide as built dra… |
| COM-2519018 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 11, 2026 | $175,000 | EPC - Remodel to change previously issued A-2 ground floor commercial space to four (4) 1-bedroom residential units R-2.… |
| SIG-2600662 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Jan 28, 2026 | $3,500 | EPC - Illuminated building building ID sign and address number - both attached. |
| COM-2524746 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete |