704 20th St
Sacramento 95811 · Boulevard Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57978, -121.47887
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $592,000 ($521,000–$663,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 11, 2022, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
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 Joule Apartments (0.29 mi S, issued). 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 · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 704 20TH ST; 704 20TH ST APT 1 APT 1; 704 20TH ST APT 3 APT 3
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 6)
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: $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 Joule Apartments (Issued)0.29 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 3.2 yr (first record Aug 24, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 11 mo. High-impact scale (107 housing units, 9 deed-restricted affordable, $29,000,000 declared valuation across 13 permits). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 2101 J Mixed Use (Entitled)0.22 mi S
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Jan 5, 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 (40 housing units, $11,357,445 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- 23rd & F Street - Mixed Use Apartments (In review)0.24 mi E
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)0.31 mi W
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Najolia Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Davis Reed Construction (24 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Roebbelen Contracting (15 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Jeff Gunnell Construction (15 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Indie Capital Constructors (13 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2124821 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 11, 2022 | $83,463 | EPC - Units 4, 5, 6 and Common Area Fire Damage Repair to Include: Unit 4 - Replace damaged ceiling finishes and insula… |