1031 L St
Sacramento 95814 · Downtown · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57816, -121.49330
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $687,000 ($605,000–$769,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$102,320 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (15 total permits, latest May 6, 2026).
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: Canopy Hotel (0.16 mi W, 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 (~$8,282/yr at $687,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$690/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:
- 20,800 sq ft (0.48 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Vehicle Oriented · Parking Structure
- Tax rate area:
- 03187
- Addresses on lot:
- 1011 L ST; 1017 L ST; 1019 L 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: 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: $605,000 – $769,000 · 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)0.16 mi W
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)0.16 mi N
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).
- 1121 I Street Mixed-Use (Entitled)0.23 mi NE
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)0.24 mi NE
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Boldt California (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); The Boldt (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Dk Plumbing Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Icon General Contractors (257 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Browning Construction (66 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (15 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2607827 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. May 6, 2026 | $5,700 | SAW CUTTING INTO CONCREATE TO REPLACE A SECTION OF 8FT OF SEWER LINE AND WILL DO BACK FILL. LIKE FOR LIKE. CARBON MONOXI… |
| COM-2212854 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jun 17, 2022 | — | EPC - CITY PROJECT - Deferred fire alarm upgrades for COM-2002538 |
| COM-2210520 | Commercial tenant improvement | Withdrawn | App. May 19, 2022 | $264,600 | EPC - Remodel at existing three stairwells, to bring them up to current code and comply with Ch. 11-B of the 2019 CBC. T… |
| COM-2201235 | Commercial tenant improvement | Complete | App. Jan 18, 2022 | — | EPC - CITY PROJECT - Architectural and MEP revisions per narrative for COM-2008355. |
| COM-2122332 |