5550 Martin Luther King Jr Bl
Sacramento 95820 · South Oak Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52533, -121.46505
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $417,000 ($367,000–$467,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 27, 2020, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 5040 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD ADU (0.29 mi 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 (~$5,204/yr at $417,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$434/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:
- 30,759 sq ft (0.71 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Restaurant · Fast Food Service
- Tax rate area:
- 03019
- Addresses on lot:
- 5510 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD; 5520 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD; 5550 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR 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: $367,000 – $467,000 · 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
- 5040 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD ADU (Entitled)0.29 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5.3 yr (since Jul 15, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 5040 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (Fee estimate)0.29 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 8.5 yr (since May 1, 2018), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home (Entitled)0.32 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Mar 19, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Tadesse Residence (Entitled)0.32 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 10, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Comfort Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Viking Sign Installations (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Jackson Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Glad Construction (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Envision Contracting (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2015422 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 27, 2020 | $13,485 | C/O like for like roof mount package HVAC unit |
| COM-1903108 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Feb 21, 2019 | $400 | Adding (1) 20amp receptacle in taco bell lobby for ordering kiosk |
| SIG-1604659 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 20, 2016 | $4,800 | Install (2) 54-3/4" x 58-1/2" LED Illuminated Swinging Bell Logos, (2) sets 12" LED Illuminated Channel Letters, (1) 10"… |