730 Alhambra Blvd
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57529, -121.46443
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $765,000 ($673,000–$857,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 5 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 East Sacramento
522 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (62.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#48 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (East Sacramento)
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: Democracy Alley Residences (0.35 mi N, 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 (~$9,171/yr at $765,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$764/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:
- 9,600 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · Two Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 722 ALHAMBRA BLVD; 730 ALHAMBRA BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
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: $673,000 – $857,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95816) · FY 2026
Studio $2,120 · 1BR $2,220 · 2BR $2,730 · 3BR $3,630 · 4BR $4,190
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Democracy Alley Residences (Entitled)0.35 mi N
In "Entitled" for 2.4 yr (since Jun 20, 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 (10 housing units across 0 permits).
- Hattie's House (Entitled)0.46 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 6, 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 (24 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1301 32nd St (In review)0.42 mi S
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Nov 13, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). project_name changed to "GARAGE CONVERSION TO ADU" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- D Street Duplexes (Entitled)0.35 mi N
In "Entitled" for 2.3 yr (since Jul 9, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bt Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Solar Going Up (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · EV charger); Pacific West Sign (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Sacramento City Signs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Wfc Builders (21 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2601980 | EV charger | Issued | Iss. Apr 9, 2026 | $12,000 | EPC - Installation of 2 Level 2 EV chargers Tesla Destination chargers. |
| SIG-2315661 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Aug 30, 2023 | $2,500 | NON ILLUMIMNATED ROUTED UNDIVIDUAL LETTERS FLUSH TO WALL, BOTH SIGNS SAME. |
| SIG-2110186 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. May 26, 2021 | $3,000 | Installation of (2) sets of channel letters. |
| COM-1720692 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 7, 2018 | $305,000 | Interior office remodel on 1st floor for Coldwell Banker. Soft demo, new interior partitions, new lighting and electrica… |
| COM-1718062 | Roof replacement | Finaled |