385 Crate Ave
Sacramento 95818 · Upper Land Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56419, -121.50960
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-4-PUD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $539,000 ($474,000–$604,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,935 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Mar 5, 2026).
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
Solar / battery storage (RES-1801901): Issued after 6 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in City of Sacramento (median 3d, 90th pct 27d, n=3,950).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Mixed Use Apartment Complex (380 ft N, 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 (~$6,595/yr at $539,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$550/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:
- 385 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: $474,000 – $604,000 · 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)380 ft N
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)0.1 mi SE
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).
- Solar / battery storage (RES-1801901) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 6 mo — slower than 90% of solar / battery storage permits in City of Sacramento (median 3d, 90th pct 27d, n=3,950).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2117 3rd St (In review)0.41 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: Sunpower (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Illuminate Electric Solutions (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bardis Homes (238 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Indie Capital Constructors (17 in ½ mi · New duplex / half-plex); Mastec Network Solutions (12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2603913 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 5, 2026 | $900 | EPC - Install EVCS in garage area. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per … |
| RES-1801901 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Aug 14, 2018 | $5,360 | 1.34kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). |