7938 18th Ave
Sacramento 95826 · Colonial Manor · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.53572, -121.41060
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1-SWR in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $155,000 ($136,000–$174,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 24, 2016, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Capcon Warehouse Buildings (0.23 mi E, fee estimate). 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 (~$2,217/yr at $155,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$185/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:
- 5,040 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Vacant · Site (Under 2ac)
- Tax rate area:
- 03218
- Addresses on lot:
- 7938 18TH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
M-1-SWR — Light Industrial Zone (I)
2040 General Plan: Employment Mixed Use (FAR up to 1)
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 06067C0195H, 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: $136,000 – $174,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95826) · FY 2026
Studio $1,690 · 1BR $1,770 · 2BR $2,180 · 3BR $2,900 · 4BR $3,350
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Capcon Warehouse Buildings (Fee estimate)0.23 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 8.8 yr (since Feb 8, 2018), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($1,782,784 declared valuation across 13 permits).
- Maverik Gas Station (Fee estimate)0.31 mi NE
In "Fee estimate" for 6.1 yr (since Oct 19, 2020), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($5,300,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Power Ridge Road Industrial (Fee estimate)0.44 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 6.7 yr (since Feb 13, 2020), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($7,685,390 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- / New Com Warehouse (Fee estimate)350 ft NW
In "Fee estimate" for 10.4 yr (since Jun 17, 2016), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Guzman Electric (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Champas Construction (8 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); William Construction (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Marc Lane Construction (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Kp Construction And Exteriors (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1609942 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jun 24, 2016 | $3,800 | (permit to complete expired permit for COM-1512180 ) EXPEDITED - INSTALL NEW POWER POLE & 200AMP SERVICE TO POWER TOO… |