1905 16th St
Sacramento 95811 · Richmond Grove · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56785, -121.48938
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $593,000 ($522,000–$664,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 11, 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 Richmond Grove
27 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (45.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#74 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Richmond Grove)
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: Sakura Apartments - Affordable Housing Mixed Use (470 ft SW, issued). 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 (~$7,210/yr at $593,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$601/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 · Small Retail · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1905 1/2 16TH ST; 1905 16TH ST; 1907 1/2 16TH ST
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: $522,000 – $664,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Sakura Apartments - Affordable Housing Mixed Use (Issued)470 ft SW
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 29, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. High-impact scale (134 housing units, 133 deed-restricted affordable, $16,753,756 declared valuation across 25 permits). current_status changed to "Process Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 2131 16th Street Modular Mixed-Use Building (Entitled)0.19 mi S
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 (41 housing units, $1,776,031 declared valuation across 4 permits).
- New duplex at 1721 Tomato Aly (Applied)0.14 mi SE
In "Applied" for 7 mo (since Apr 27, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Expired Application" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 2401 13th St. Apartment Complex (Fee estimate)0.46 mi SW
In "Fee estimate" for 21 mo (since Feb 11, 2025), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (15 housing units, $2,450,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sunshine Homes (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Independent Plumbing Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Independent Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Grupe Homes (44 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Icon General Contractors (23 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2602759 | Windows / doors / siding | Issued | Iss. Feb 11, 2026 | $14,500 | REMODEL OF 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT UNIT. REPLACE SINGLE PANE WINDOW TO DUALPANE, ALUMINUM TO VINYL. REPLACE KITCHEN CABINETS… |
| COM-2602758 | Remodel / interior alteration | Void | App. Feb 11, 2026 | $14,500 | REMODEL OF 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT UNIT. REPLACE SINGLE PANE WINDOW TO DUALPANE, ALUMINUM TO VINYL. REPLACE KITCHEN CABINETS… |
| COM-2209173 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 22, 2022 | $12,000 | RUN NEW WATER LINE FROM ALLEY TO THE SHUT OFF VALVE AT 1905 1/2 16TH STREET APPROX 110 FT, USING 1.5 POLY PIPE. Carbon m… |
| COM-2002424 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 16, 2020 | $39,000 | Remodel of Previously Established Subway Shop to Coffee Shop. 1011 SF Area. Work to include new mini split hvac, floor s… |