1015 2nd St
Sacramento 95814 · Old Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58258, -121.50411
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $460,000 ($405,000–$515,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 25, 2025, 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 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 (0.19 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 (~$5,694/yr at $460,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$475/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:
- 1,401 sq ft (0.03 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03207
- Addresses on lot:
- 1015 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: $405,000 – $515,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
3 active or recent development projects and 360 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction2 permits
- Demolition2 permits
- Additions & renovations135 permits
- Building systems100 permits
- Repairs18 permits
- Other103 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 301 Capitol Mall (Fee estimate)0.19 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)0.25 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).
- Sacramento Commons - Capitol Towers Estimate (Fee estimate)0.44 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 10.7 yr (since Mar 3, 2016), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (218 housing units, $39,082,146 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Railyards Lot 46A Apartments (Entitled)0.45 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Rafael Espinoza (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Icon General Contractors (131 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Browning Construction (49 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Marketone Builders (48 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Jones And Lamberti Builders (38 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2512224 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 25, 2025 | $10,000 | EPC - Provide accessible restroom and prep kitchen for wine tasting room/restaurant. |
| COM-1920025 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Oct 16, 2019 | $20,000 | Window replacements to include (1) front lower level window, to be custom fabricated to match alley side wood windows. (… |