1920 29th St
Sacramento 95816 · Newton Booth · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56288, -121.47287
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $756,000 ($665,000–$847,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 11, 2019, 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 Newton Booth
45 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (44.4 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#72 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Newton Booth)
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
Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1721355): Pending in review for 9 yr (80.1× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 3243 X St (0.45 mi S, in review). 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 (~$9,068/yr at $756,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$756/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:
- 19,200 sq ft (0.44 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1920 29TH ST; 1920 29TH ST STE A STE A; 1920 29TH ST STE B STE B
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 6)
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 06067C0180J, 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: $665,000 – $847,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95816) · FY 2026
Studio $2,120 · 1BR $2,220 · 2BR $2,730 · 3BR $3,630 · 4BR $4,190
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3243 X St (In review)0.45 mi S
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Nov 6, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-10-07" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1721355) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 9 yr (80.1× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- New duplex at 2616 Q St (In review)0.26 mi N
In "In review" for 15 mo (since Aug 26, 2025), exceeding the 184d median and 416d 75th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115). current_status changed to "Plan Check Target" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 2708 T Street Duplexes (Entitled)0.11 mi W
In "Entitled" for 2.6 yr (since Apr 5, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: National Fire (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Data Processing Air (13 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Lfg Construction (10 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Pinnacle (9 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Spdarchitects (8 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1917352 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Sep 11, 2019 | $3,700 | Suite #A - Install new kitchen hood fire suppression system. |
| COM-1722228 | Commercial tenant improvement | Certificate of Occupancy | Iss. May 18, 2018 | $120,000 | EPC Submittal - convert existing 3214 retail space to restaurant- Remodel and Change of Use of Commercial Building - NO … |
| SUB-1721355 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Abandoned | App. Nov 16, 2017 | $120,000 | EPC Submittal - Remodel and Change of Use of Commercial Building - NO CHANGE TO THE EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM, CONSTRUCT NEW … |
| COM-1614621 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Sep 12, 2016 | — | REVISION TO COM-1403111 Dr Nguyen Office REMODEL REMOVAL OF BACK FLOW ON EACH CHAIR AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE. |