421 18th St
Sacramento 95811 · New Era Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58317, -121.47978
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-4-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $592,000 ($521,000–$663,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$6,930 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Sep 21, 2023).
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: The Grace (0.29 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 (~$7,199/yr at $592,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$600/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:
- 3,049 sq ft (0.07 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 421 18TH ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-4-SPD — Heavy Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Employment Mixed Use (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-4 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-4 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-4 (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: $521,000 – $663,000 · 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
- The Grace (Entitled)0.29 mi W
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).
- 23rd & F Street - Mixed Use Apartments (In review)0.34 mi SE
In "In review" for 2.7 yr (since Mar 6, 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 (33 housing units, $2,961,763 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Juno Mixed-Use (In review)0.42 mi SW
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).
- C Street Residential Complex (Entitled)0.44 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Richard Sanders General Contractor (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Huft Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Park Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Syncon Homes Of California (33 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Davis Reed Construction (24 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2320023 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Sep 21, 2023 | $13,011 | HVAC Permit: Install mini split system, 18 BTUs, 16 seer, 9HSPF. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC… |
| RES-2200778 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jan 12, 2022 | $15,000 | MAIN BATHROOM REMODEL NEW TOILET, NEW LIGHT FIXTURE, NEW BATHTUB, NEW FLOOR TILE, AND NEW VANITY. Carbon monoxide & Sm… |
| RES-1615423 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 23, 2016 | $5,300 | Change-out installation of Gas - Tankless to Gas - Tankless, located inside building, screening not required.Carbon mono… |