473 Crate Ave
Sacramento 95818 · Upper Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56374, -121.50832
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-4-PUD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $538,000 ($473,000–$603,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,440 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Jan 23, 2018).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 29SC Maven V Apartments (220 ft S, 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 (~$6,583/yr at $538,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$549/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:
- 1 sq ft (0.00 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Condominium
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 473 CRATE AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-4-PUD — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 5)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
This is a condominium unit: an ADU here would be a building-wide project that needs the association.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
This is a condominium unit: SB 9 applies to a whole lot.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
This is a condominium unit: SB 9 applies to a whole lot.
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: $473,000 – $603,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
12 active or recent development projects (14 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 348 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction1 permit
- Adds housing (ADU)10 permits (13 units)
- Demolition1 permit
- Additions & renovations39 permits
- Building systems285 permits
- Repairs2 permits
- Other10 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 29SC Maven V Apartments (Entitled)220 ft 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).
- Mixed Use Apartment Complex (Entitled)0.11 mi NW
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)0.49 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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2117 3rd St (In review)0.43 mi N
In "In review" for 6 mo (since May 29, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). work_desc changed to "EPC - HSG File #25-006734 –AB 2533 SUBMITTAL Legalize the unpermitted conversion of a detached garage into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), consisting of a 256 sq. ft. studio with one (1) full bathroom, and a 71 sq. ft. attached covered patio. SEPARATE PERMIT TO BE ISSUED TO LEGALIZE BASEMENT UNIT ON EXISTING HOUSE. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R310 & R311. ALL WORK SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bardis Homes (1 on parcel, 238 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Sunpower (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Indie Capital Constructors (29 in ½ mi · New duplex / half-plex); Mastec Network Solutions (13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Connected Technology (10 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1723339 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jan 23, 2018 | $5,000 | Install 1.34kw Roof Top Solar PV System. “Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residen… |
| RES-1715316 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Oct 16, 2017 | $127,359 | NWLP Plan 2 / Lot 9 : First Foor 427 SF, Second Floor 618 SF, Garage 216 SF , |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2018).