906 2nd St
Sacramento 95814 · Old Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58411, -121.50398
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $505,000 ($444,000–$566,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$4,312 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (9 total permits, latest Oct 9, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Old Sacramento
12 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (85.7 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#25 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Old Sacramento)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: 301 Capitol Mall (0.3 mi S, fee estimate). 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 (~$6,207/yr at $505,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$517/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:
- 5,522 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Restaurant · Dining
- Tax rate area:
- 03243
- Addresses on lot:
- 900 2ND ST; 906 2ND ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-3-SPD — Central Business District Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-3 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-3 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-3 (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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0160J, 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: $444,000 – $566,000 · 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
- 301 Capitol Mall (Fee estimate)0.3 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 9.8 yr (since Jan 27, 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 (100 housing units, $200,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 27 Story Residential Mixed Use (Fee estimate)0.36 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 11, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (231 housing units, $112,000,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Railyards Lot 46A Apartments (Entitled)0.42 mi E
In "Entitled" for 6.9 yr (since Dec 9, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (150 housing units across 0 permits).
- Railyards Lot 43 Multifamily Five Story (Fee estimate)0.43 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 2.6 yr (since Apr 3, 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 (300 housing units, $80,216,824 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Clarke And Rush Mechanical (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Dynamic Home Performance (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Pacific Tech Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Knotts Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Icon General Contractors (79 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2622692 | HVAC / heat pump | Verify | App. Oct 9, 2026 | $50,580 | LIKE-FOR-LIKE REPLACEMENT OF (3) EXISTING ROOFTOP UNITS, IDENTIFIED AS RTU-1(R), RTU-3(R), AND RTU-4(R), SERVING SITE D-… |
| COM-2622142 | Remodel / interior alteration | Plan Check Target | App. Oct 5, 2026 | $7,500 | In-Kind like for like repair and replacement of two sets of stairs and post/beam in courtyard at 900 2nd St |
| COM-2620748 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Void | App. Sep 18, 2026 | $10,000 | HDB 26-010646: 1920's Book Store-Permit for new wall/door (Speak easy hidden door) new electrical outlets, new plumbing… |
| COM-2619864 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Sep 10, 2026 | $9,000 | 2X LIKE FOR LIKE ZINSCO SUB PANEL SAFETY CHANGE OUT TO SEIMENS. SAME LOCATION, SAME AMPACITY (200A). UNDERGROUND SERVICE… |