1012 15th St
Sacramento 95814 · Downtown · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57822, -121.48693
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $552,000 ($486,000–$618,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 23, 2026, 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: 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: Convention Center Hotel (430 ft SW, 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 (~$6,743/yr at $552,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$562/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:
- 9,584 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Church / Welfare · Church · Exempt
- Tax rate area:
- 03187
- Addresses on lot:
- 1012 15TH 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: $486,000 – $618,000 · 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
- Convention Center Hotel (Fee estimate)430 ft SW
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).
- 16th & J MIXED USE (Entitled)0.12 mi E
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 26, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (200 housing units across 0 permits).
- Juno Mixed-Use (In review)0.15 mi E
In "In review" for 9.6 yr (since Apr 18, 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 (198 housing units, $55,118,716 declared valuation across 11 permits).
- The Grace (Entitled)0.28 mi N
In "Entitled" for 3.4 yr (since Jun 27, 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 (26 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Clarke And Rush Mechanical (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); 3 D Benchmark Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Garick Air Conditioning Service (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Zg Electrical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Capital City Signs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2601448 | Electrical / panel | Plan Check Wait | App. Jan 23, 2026 | $9,450 | EPC - Electrical scope only. Replace existing main electrical service panel with new code-compliant panel of equal or in… |
| COM-2420893 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Nov 13, 2024 | $11,970 | EPC - Remove and replace existing heat pump split system on a Like for like basis |
| SIG-2416918 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Aug 9, 2024 | $1,520 | Installation of (2) qty non-illuminated wall signs with brackets |
| COM-2023047 | General repair | Expired Application | App. Dec 14, 2020 | $44,958 | EPC - Replacement of exterior accessibility ramp including new decking and handrail. Replace dry-rot damaged deck struc… |
| COM-1701353 |