157 Otto Cir
Sacramento 95822 · Woodbine · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.50768, -121.47756
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1S-EA-4 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $451,000 ($397,000–$505,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 2, 2022, 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: 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
Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2111533): Issued after 8 mo (4.0× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 6359 Hermosa St (0.26 mi NW, issued). 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 (~$5,591/yr at $451,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$466/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:
- 14,250 sq ft (0.33 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Light · Storage
- Tax rate area:
- 03175
- Addresses on lot:
- 157 OTTO CIR
Zoning & Land Use
M-1S-EA-4 — Light Industrial Zone (I)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), 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 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: $397,000 – $505,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95822) · FY 2026
Studio $1,620 · 1BR $1,700 · 2BR $2,090 · 3BR $2,780 · 4BR $3,210
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 6359 Hermosa St (Issued)0.26 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 17 mo (first record Jun 12, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2111533) (Withdrawn)On this parcel
Issued after 8 mo (4.0× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
- Commercial tenant improvement (COM-1804990) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 16 mo (7.9× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2610 45th Ave (Issued)0.3 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 19 mo (first record Apr 22, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Infinity General Engineering Construction And Design (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Diede Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Naresh Chandra (7 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Intera Homes (6 in ½ mi · New garage / accessory structure); Genesis Quality Construction (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2111533 | Commercial tenant improvement | Withdrawn | Iss. Feb 2, 2022 | $70,000 | EPC CANNABIS - Voluntary Structural retrofit of unsafe and potential failure areas in existing tilt-up building. Structu… |
| COM-1804990 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 29, 2019 | $303,810 | convert existing 4674 sq ft warehouse to marijuana cultivation. to include reconfiguring interior layout, mechanical, el… |