4740 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56161, -121.44697
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $829,000 ($730,000–$928,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 13, 2024, 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 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: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: 53rd & Folsom (0.3 mi SE, 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 (~$9,901/yr at $829,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$825/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:
- 17,578 sq ft (0.40 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · One Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 4740 FOLSOM BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C-2 — 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0190H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $730,000 – $928,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95819) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,150 · 2BR $2,640 · 3BR $3,510 · 4BR $4,050
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 53rd & Folsom (In review)0.3 mi SE
In "In review" for 3 yr (since Oct 31, 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 (60 housing units, $13,597,212 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4608 Folsom Blvd (In review)440 ft NW
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 6, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "INTEGRITY CONSTRUCTION & SOLUTIONS INC" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4850 U St (Issued)0.48 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Feb 7, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 19 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Demolition at 4300 Folsom Blvd (Applied)0.24 mi W
In "Applied" for 6 mo (since May 8, 2026), exceeding the 1d median and 35d 90th percentile for demolition permits in City of Sacramento (n=705).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Perry Air (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); J And D Greenberg Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Dyer Construction (20 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Connected Technology (20 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tms Construction (14 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2420348 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 13, 2024 | $13,500 | HVAC Permit: 2nd unit-HVAC change out like for like heat pump split system. 4 tons, 14.3 SEER, 8 HSPF, 48K BTUs. The e… |
| COM-2413830 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 24, 2024 | $12,875 | HVAC Permit: HVAC change out like for like split system=4 ton, 14 SEER, 80% AFUE, 60K BTUs. The existing unit shall be… |
| COM-2209805 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. May 11, 2022 | $10,750 | HVCA C/O Air handler in attic heat pump on side of building like for like 4 ton. |
| COM-1916971 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Sep 5, 2019 | $9,000 | Replace and install air handler in attic, 4 ton split heat pump on side bldg in same location. |
| COM-1814245 |