4137 H St
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57131, -121.44946
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-1-R in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $757,000 ($666,000–$848,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 8, 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 512 San Miguel Way (0.28 mi NW, in review). 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 (~$9,080/yr at $757,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$757/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:
- 5,459 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 4131 H ST; 4137 H ST; 4145 H ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-1-R — Limited 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-1 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (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: $666,000 – $848,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95819) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,150 · 2BR $2,640 · 3BR $3,510 · 4BR $4,050
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 512 San Miguel Way (In review)0.28 mi NW
In "In review" for 4.4 yr (since Jul 7, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Expired Application" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 3945 L St (Issued)0.36 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 18 mo (first record May 20, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $800,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4225 Frog Aly (Entitled)0.15 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 2.5 yr (since May 28, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 2 new homes at 539 41st St (Entitled)0.19 mi N
In "Entitled" for 3.6 yr (since Apr 25, 2023), 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: Capitol Neon (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); J Sutter Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Tms Construction (35 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Dyer Construction (28 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (24 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2609304 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. May 8, 2026 | — | EPC - REVISION TO COM-2501851: ELECTRICAL CHANGES IN RESPONSE TO FIELD CORRECTION NOTICE |
| COM-2601851 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 19, 2026 | $85,000 | EPC - EXPEDITED - EXISTING SWANSON CLEANERS, REPLACING EXISTING GLAZING,AND INTERIOR WALLS, DAMAGED FROM A VEHICLE. NEW … |
| COM-1708084 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. May 16, 2017 | — | REVISION TO SIG-1705895 TO CHANGE TO RACEWAY MOUNTING ON BOTH SIGNS |
| SIG-1705895 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Apr 17, 2017 | $6,180 | Install new attached illuminated sign Swansons Cleaners and Free Delivery **REVISION TO CHANGE TO RACEWAY MOUNTING UND… |