501 W St
Sacramento 95818 · Southside Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56801, -121.50577
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $748,000 ($658,000–$838,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 12, 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 Southside Park
33 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (47.4 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#18 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Southside 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Mixed Use Apartment Complex (0.27 mi SW, 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 (~$8,977/yr at $748,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$748/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:
- 24,608 sq ft (0.56 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Warehouse · Office / Warehouse
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 501 W ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — 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: 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: $658,000 – $838,000 · 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
- Mixed Use Apartment Complex (Entitled)0.27 mi SW
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).
- R St Apartments (Fee estimate)0.36 mi N
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).
- 905 S Street Apartments (Entitled)0.44 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 8, 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 (227 housing units, $65,000,000 declared valuation across 4 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2018 6th St (In review)0.17 mi NE
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: Bruce Construction (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); All Exterior Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Jaguar Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Bardis Homes (218 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Indie Capital Constructors (29 in ½ mi · New duplex / half-plex).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2612199 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jun 12, 2026 | $30,600 | REPLACE 5 WINDOWS AND 1 DOOR, LIKE FOR LIKE. THE EGRESS WINDOWS WILL MEET THE CODE REQUIREMENTS ENFORCED AT THE TIME THE… |
| COM-2512419 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jun 13, 2025 | $69,890 | Siding Permit: We will be installing decrative siding ( ACM ) panels over the existing conrete building, they will be … |
| COM-2303703 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 20, 2023 | $50,000 | EPC - REMODEL OF (E) EMPTY WAREHOUSE BUILDING W/ (E) RESTROOMS. REMODEL TO INCLUDE ADDING NEW DEMISING WALL TO SEPARATE … |
| COM-2217101 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 15, 2022 | $22,000 | 501 W St (HVAC ducts only 200ft Like for Like). |
| COM-2103165 |