4520 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento 95820 · North City Farms · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53389, -121.47467
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $501,000 ($441,000–$561,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$60,500 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (15 total permits, latest Jun 23, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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
Remodel / interior alteration (COM-2525200): Issued after 7 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Franklin Blvd Mixed Use Bldg A and Site Work (0.34 mi N, 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 (~$6,161/yr at $501,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$513/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:
- 32,410 sq ft (0.74 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Single Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03365
- Addresses on lot:
- 4520 FRANKLIN BLVD
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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0190H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $441,000 – $561,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95820) · FY 2026
Studio $1,530 · 1BR $1,610 · 2BR $1,980 · 3BR $2,640 · 4BR $3,040
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Franklin Blvd Mixed Use Bldg A and Site Work (In review)0.34 mi N
In "In review" for 4.1 yr (since Sep 29, 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 (4 housing units, $590,212 declared valuation across 4 permits). current_status changed to "Plan Check Target" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3320 20th Ave (Issued)0.2 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 21 mo (first record Feb 18, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Remodel / interior alteration (COM-2525200) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
- Remodel / interior alteration (COM-2222320) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Walker Cellular (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Qualtek Wireless (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Other); Quality Telecom Consultants (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Other); Ericsson (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Forged Technical Consulting (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (15 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2525200 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jun 23, 2026 | $25,000 | EPC - A modification of an existing Verizon Wireless Unmanned Telecommunication Facility consisting of: Installing two n… |
| COM-2413178 | Other | Expired Application | App. Jun 14, 2024 | $25,000 | EPC - A modification of an existing Verizon Wireless unmanned telecommunication facility consisting of: Installing two n… |
| COM-2301302 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. Feb 17, 2023 | $15,000 | CHANGE OF PERMIT HOLDER FROM COM-2212456 EXPEDITED - EOTC Remove wireless equipment from existing tower. Remove all ante… |
| COM-2302590 | Other | Expired Application | App. Feb 9, 2023 | $5,000 | EPC - Install (2) new 15" MW antennas on new sled mounts attached to the existing shelter. |