400 Broadway
Sacramento 95818 · Upper Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56558, -121.50868
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $745,000 ($656,000–$834,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$61,545 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (14 total permits, latest Oct 31, 2025).
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
HVAC / heat pump (COM-2212015): Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of hvac / heat pump permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=19,324).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Mixed Use Apartment Complex (210 ft 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 (~$8,943/yr at $745,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$745/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:
- 142,441 sq ft (3.27 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Broadcasting / Radio / TV · Two Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 400 BROADWAY; 420 BROADWAY
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: 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: $656,000 – $834,000 · 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)210 ft 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).
- 29SC Maven V Apartments (Entitled)0.17 mi S
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2018 6th St (In review)0.39 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.
- HVAC / heat pump (COM-2212015) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of hvac / heat pump permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=19,324).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Summit Comm (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Centimark (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Bt Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Md Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Abm Building Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (14 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2519715 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Oct 31, 2025 | $48,000 | EPC - Modifications to existing cell-site equipment. Remove (8) existing panel antennas, (8) existing RRUs, (2) existin… |
| COM-2422342 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 20, 2024 | $171,795 | EPC - INTERIOR REMODEL (CONFERENCE ROOM & OPEN OFFICE) FOR EXISTING TENANT - ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES FOR RESTROOM SERVIN… |
| COM-2326368 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 26, 2024 | $105,421 | EPC - - REMODEL EXISTING CONFERENCE ROOM & EXISTING OPEN OFFICE. - REMODEL EXISTING RESTROOMS SERVING ALTERED AREA FOR … |
| COM-2319303 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 13, 2023 | $320,000 | Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 143 squares of TPO Single Ply. In-progress inspection required if 10 squares … |