1905 Capitol Ave
Sacramento 95811 · Midtown / Winn Park / Capital Avenue · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57387, -121.48224
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $630,000 ($554,000–$706,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 26, 2020, 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 Midtown / Winn Park / Capital Avenue
89 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (52.9 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#3 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Midtown / Winn Park / Capital Avenue)
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: 2101 J Mixed Use (0.29 mi NE, 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 (~$7,632/yr at $630,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$636/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:
- 3,200 sq ft (0.07 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Restaurant · Cafe
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1905 CAPITOL AVE; 1907 CAPITOL AVE
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 6)
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: $554,000 – $706,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95811) · FY 2026
Studio $1,840 · 1BR $1,930 · 2BR $2,380 · 3BR $3,170 · 4BR $3,650
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
31 active or recent development projects (1,102 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 826 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction23 permits (225 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)15 permits (19 units)
- Demolition8 permits
- Additions & renovations126 permits
- Building systems488 permits
- Repairs47 permits
- Other119 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 2101 J Mixed Use (Entitled)0.29 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Jan 5, 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 (40 housing units, $11,357,445 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Juno Mixed-Use (In review)0.31 mi N
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).
- 21Q Apartments (Fee estimate)0.37 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 4.2 yr (since Aug 24, 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 (248 housing units, $65,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Convention Center Hotel (Fee estimate)0.38 mi NW
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: A And R Quality Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Grupe Homes (44 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Davis Reed Construction (28 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Icon General Contractors (23 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Tnt Industrial Contractors (22 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2015336 | Addition (adds square footage) | Expired Application | App. Aug 26, 2020 | $10,000 | EPC - ADDITION OF 260SF OUTDOOR DINING AREA W/ NEW FENCE AND RETRACTABLE AWNING. |
| COM-1818116 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 17, 2018 | $15,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 30 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-01… |