8581 Morrison Creek Dr
Sacramento 95828 · Morrison Creek · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.50660, -121.38682
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-2S in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $377,000 ($332,000–$422,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 5, 2018, 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 Morrison Creek
24 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (89.2 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#2 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Morrison Creek)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X))
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X). Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Mark III Estimate (0.37 mi N, 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 (~$4,748/yr at $377,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$396/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:
- 16,553 sq ft (0.38 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Light · Storage
- Tax rate area:
- 03274
- Addresses on lot:
- 8581 MORRISON CREEK DR
Zoning & Land Use
M-2S — Heavy Industrial Zone (I)
2040 General Plan: Industrial Mixed Use (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned M-2 (industrial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned M-2 (industrial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned M-2 (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: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (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: $332,000 – $422,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95828) · FY 2026
Studio $1,630 · 1BR $1,710 · 2BR $2,100 · 3BR $2,800 · 4BR $3,220
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Mark III Estimate (Fee estimate)0.37 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 8 yr (since Nov 20, 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 ($3,472,204 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- New commercial building at 8555 Morrison Creek Dr (Finaled / completed)320 ft W
High-impact scale ($857,189 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Viking Steel - New Office Bldg & Site Improvements (In review)0.17 mi NE
High-impact scale ($2,339,123 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Cold Shell Buildings (Applied)0.48 mi E
issued_date changed to "2026-10-02" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Buzz Oates Construction (1 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Delta Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Dynamic Trades (10 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); S And S Construction (9 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Mark Iii Construction (8 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1804012 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 5, 2018 | $1,200 | EXPEDITED - Install (12) 20 amp 120 volt dedicated outlets per approved plans. |
| COM-1603990 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. May 12, 2016 | $100,000 | Construct 595 square foot office space with restrooms within existing 2400 square foot warehouse space this will reduce… |