2701 5th St
Sacramento 95818 · Upper Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56131, -121.50816
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $683,000 ($601,000–$765,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 3, 2025, 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 Upper Land Park
68 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (42.8 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#27 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Upper Land Park)
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
Sign (SIG-2219478): Pending in review for 4.2 yr (80.2× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 29SC Maven V Apartments (0.13 mi N, 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 (~$8,236/yr at $683,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$686/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:
- 145,490 sq ft (3.34 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Multi-tenant · Storage
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2701 5TH ST; 2701 5TH ST STE 3 STE 3
Zoning & Land Use
C-2 — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 5)
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 06067C0170H, 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: $601,000 – $765,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95818) · FY 2026
Studio $1,950 · 1BR $2,050 · 2BR $2,520 · 3BR $3,350 · 4BR $3,870
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 29SC Maven V Apartments (Entitled)0.13 mi N
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 19, 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 (252 housing units across 0 permits).
- Mixed Use Apartment Complex (Entitled)0.27 mi N
In "Entitled" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 19, 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 (49 housing units, $9,892,500 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 870 Swanston Dr (Applied)0.47 mi S
In "Applied" for 9 mo (since Feb 27, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "JASON ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION INC" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Sign (SIG-2219478) (Denied)On this parcel
Pending in review for 4.2 yr (80.2× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bigham Taylor Roofing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · General repair); Material Handling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Gp Development (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Motivational (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Bardis Homes (237 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2503531 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 3, 2025 | $94,000 | EXPEDITED - EPC - install steel storage racks |
| SIG-2219478 | Sign | Denied | App. Sep 12, 2022 | $2,200 | TO REPLACE EXISITNG ADDRESS TO INCLUDE LOGO |
| COM-2110567 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 7, 2021 | $37,500 | EPC - Commercial Remodel for Suite #100 to include: Modification and Addition of electrical Power / data, Lighting Upgra… |
| COM-1822337 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. Nov 20, 2018 | $25,000 | EXPEDITED - Replace two (2) existing rot damaged truss-joist purlin with new 3 1/2"X22" PSL purlin or 3 1/2"X24" LVL pur… |
| COM-1816842 | Roof replacement |