1015 7th St
Sacramento 95814 · Downtown · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58083, -121.49743
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $497,000 ($437,000–$557,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 8, 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 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: Canopy Hotel (0.15 mi SE, 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 (~$6,116/yr at $497,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$510/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:
- 2,614 sq ft (0.06 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Bank · Two Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03187
- Addresses on lot:
- 1015 7TH 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: $437,000 – $557,000 · 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
- Canopy Hotel (In review)0.15 mi SE
In "In review" for 8.1 yr (since Oct 2, 2018), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (55 housing units, $90,000,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- 918 J Façade Remodel (Entitled)0.18 mi E
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).
- 218 new homes at 930 K St (Fee estimate)0.2 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 7.8 yr (since Jan 18, 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 (218 housing units, $49,590,693 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Railyards Lot 46A Apartments (Entitled)0.27 mi N
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: Famand (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Pacific Neon (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Matthews Signs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Ramsay Signs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Super Brothers Plumbing Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIG-2518610 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 8, 2025 | $3,400 | EPC - reface four (4) existing wall signs, install two (2) sets door vinyl, install one (1) non-illuminated interior (wi… |
| COM-2423681 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 29, 2024 | $3,250 | Water Heater Permit: Replacing a 6 gallon electric water heater, like for like, located in the basement. Water conserv… |
| SIG-2326358 | Sign | Expired Application | App. Dec 12, 2023 | $5,000 | REPLACE 4 BUILDING SIGNS. INSTALL VYNYL SIGNS ON DOORS AND WINDOWS. |
| SIG-1905876 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Apr 22, 2019 | $7,389 | Install (2) attached Cast Bronze Plaques to replace existing wall plaques |
| COM-1804972 | HVAC / heat pump |