3161 L St
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57095, -121.46423
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-R-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $825,000 ($726,000–$924,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$3,740 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (9 total permits, latest Aug 27, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in East Sacramento
522 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (62.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#48 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (East Sacramento)
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
General repair (COM-2618258): Pending in review for 3 mo (6.1× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Hattie's House (0.33 mi W, entitled). 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 (~$9,855/yr at $825,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$821/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:
- 37,563 sq ft (0.86 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Medical / Dental · Two Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3161 L ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-R-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (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: $726,000 – $924,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95816) · FY 2026
Studio $2,120 · 1BR $2,220 · 2BR $2,730 · 3BR $3,630 · 4BR $4,190
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Hattie's House (Entitled)0.33 mi W
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 6, 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 (24 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1301 32nd St (In review)0.12 mi S
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Nov 13, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). project_name changed to "GARAGE CONVERSION TO ADU" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- General repair (COM-2618258) (Process Wait)On this parcel
Pending in review for 3 mo (6.1× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
- Windows / doors / siding (COM-2217505) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of windows / doors / siding permits in City of Sacramento (median 1d, 90th pct 7d, n=4,808).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Wfc Builders (3 on parcel, 22 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); The Boldt (1 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Acco Engineered (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Belfor USA Group (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · General repair); Watson Companies (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2618961 | Commercial tenant improvement | Plan Check Wait | App. Aug 27, 2026 | $5,000,000 | EXPEDITED - Commercial interior remodel of existing imaging dept including demolition, new walls, new ceilings, and new … |
| COM-2618258 | General repair | Process Wait | App. Aug 20, 2026 | $29,609 | Repair vehicular impact damaged area of 2-story parking garage as follows: Repair metal stud wall framing & finishes at … |
| COM-2613877 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jul 1, 2026 | $5,000 | Remove and replace 2 ton split system, like for like. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed i… |
| COM-2607452 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Apr 15, 2026 | $42,178 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 2 layer(s), 30 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0662-0032 |