2127 Front St
Sacramento 95818 · Old Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57055, -121.51046
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $705,000 ($620,000–$790,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 10 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 10, 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 Old Sacramento
12 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (85.7 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#25 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Old 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 3S Mixed-Use (0.22 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 (~$8,487/yr at $705,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$707/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:
- 63,598 sq ft (1.46 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Veterinarian · One Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03276
- Addresses on lot:
- 2127 FRONT ST; 2727 FRONT ST
Zoning & Land Use
M-1-SPD — Light Industrial Zone (I)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 8)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), 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 06067C0160J, 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: $620,000 – $790,000 · 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
- 3S Mixed-Use (Entitled)0.22 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 6.6 yr (since Mar 24, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (190 housing units across 0 permits).
- R St Apartments (Fee estimate)0.3 mi NE
In "Fee estimate" for 3.9 yr (since Jan 3, 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 (300 housing units, $85,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Mixed Use Apartment Complex (Entitled)0.38 mi S
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 2018 6th St (In review)0.34 mi E
In "In review" for 8 mo (since Mar 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 "Plan Check Target" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Commercial Air And Refrigeration (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Goodwin Cole (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Rex Moore Group (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Bardis Homes (159 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Ariza Construction (8 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2620056 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 10, 2026 | $6,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 075 gallon to Gas - Tankless, located inside building, screening not required. |
| COM-2620055 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 10, 2026 | $5,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - Tankless, located inside building, screening not required. |
| COM-2319711 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Sep 27, 2023 | $7,750 | EPC - Fire alarm panel replacement. |
| COM-2315445 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 11, 2023 |