1301 L St
Sacramento 95814 · Downtown · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57736, -121.48928
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $532,000 ($468,000–$596,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 10 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 12, 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 E, 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 (~$6,515/yr at $532,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$543/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:
- 100,623 sq ft (2.31 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Recreational · Theater · Indoor
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1114 14TH ST; 1301 L ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-3-SPD — Central Business District Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Public/Quasi-Public
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: $468,000 – $596,000 · 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 E
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)0.25 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).
- 1121 I Street Mixed-Use (Entitled)0.26 mi N
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)0.28 mi N
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: Kitchell Cem (2 on parcel, 15 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Braille Signs (5 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Lawson Ssp Group (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Integrated Sign Installations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Icon General Contractors (187 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2617377 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Oct 12, 2026 | $38,938 | EPC - Install new split condenser ice machine (IC-1) and its roof-mounted condenser (ICU-1). |
| COM-2220175 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Sep 20, 2022 | — | EXPEDITED - EPC - Revision to COM-1815366 for plenum cable per inspection corrections |
| SIG-2212716 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Jun 22, 2022 | $255,240 | PERMIT TO COMPLETE EXPIRED, ALL REVIEW AND REVIEW FEES PAID ON SIG-2114766 Installation of the following Exterior Signs… |
| COM-2211272 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. May 29, 2022 | — | EPC - Revision to COM-1815366 for electrical changes |
| SIG-2202490 | Sign |