1020 I St
Sacramento 95814 · Downtown · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58095, -121.49241
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $587,000 ($517,000–$657,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 4, 2020, 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 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: 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: 1121 I Street Mixed-Use (390 ft E, 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 (~$7,142/yr at $587,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$595/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:
- 21,600 sq ft (0.50 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Vehicle Oriented · Parking Structure
- Tax rate area:
- 03187
- Addresses on lot:
- 1000 I ST; 1000 I ST STE 170 STE 170; 1016 I ST
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: minimal flood hazard (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: $517,000 – $657,000 · 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
- 1121 I Street Mixed-Use (Entitled)390 ft E
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 2, 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 (204 housing units across 0 permits).
- 1121 I Street Eight Story Mixed Use (In review)420 ft E
In "In review" for 2.8 yr (since Jan 19, 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 (206 housing units, $61,800,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Convention Center Hotel (Fee estimate)0.36 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 3.3 yr (since Jul 13, 2023), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale (28 housing units, $175,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Railyards Lot 43 Multifamily Five Story (Fee estimate)0.37 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: T Marshall Associates (1 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Quality Telecom Consultants (1 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Icon General Contractors (184 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Black Pine Builders (109 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Browning Construction (65 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1903735 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 4, 2020 | $1,200,000 | EPC Submittal - Remodel of Commercial Building - TI of (E) office space to create (N) 5,489 sq ft Verizon Wireless lease… |
| COM-1823003 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 11, 2019 | $280,000 | EPC - Remove existing cooling towers and associated pumps. provide new cooling towers, pumps, piping, and associated con… |
| COM-1607279 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 16, 2016 | $70,000 | Remove and replace of control system PARCS at City Hall Parking Garage. |