800 H St
Sacramento 95814 · Downtown · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58284, -121.49484
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $710,000 ($625,000–$795,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$138,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Nov 25, 2024).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Downtown
162 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (114.0 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#33 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Downtown)
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: Railyards Lot 46A Apartments (0.15 mi NW, 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 (~$8,544/yr at $710,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$712/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:
- 15,200 sq ft (0.35 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · Multiple Stories
- Tax rate area:
- 03438
- Addresses on lot:
- 800 H ST; 800 H ST STE 300 STE 300
Zoning & Land Use
C-3-SPD — Central Business District Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 15)
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: 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: $625,000 – $795,000 · 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
- Railyards Lot 46A Apartments (Entitled)0.15 mi NW
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).
- 918 J Façade Remodel (Entitled)0.17 mi S
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since May 26, 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 (10 housing units across 0 permits).
- Railyards Lot 43 Multifamily Five Story (Fee estimate)0.19 mi NW
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).
- Wong Center Senior Apartments (Entitled)0.21 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5.6 yr (since Apr 9, 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 (150 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: California United Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Madsen Roofing And Waterproofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Sierra Building A Low Voltage Integrator (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Icon General Contractors (190 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Black Pine Builders (125 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2414791 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Nov 25, 2024 | $800,935 | EPC - HVAC Change-out of 3 Roof Mounted mechanical units. |
| COM-2423563 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 25, 2024 | $171,155 | Roof Permit: Re roof overlay. Vacuuming existing gravel from built up roof system. Install 1/2' dens-deck prime overboa… |
| COM-2007732 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. May 18, 2020 | $9,000 | EPC - Provide & Install a Turn Key Dedicated Function Sprinkler Monitoring System. |