4841 Straus Dr
Sacramento 95838 · Raley Industrial Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.65518, -121.42377
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1S-R in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $135,000 ($119,000–$151,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 30, 2021, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New commercial / non-residential building (COM-1921420): Issued after 20 mo (2.5× the 241d median) — slower than 90% of new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (median 241d, 90th pct 498d, n=150).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 1500 Main Ave Truck Shop/Warehouse -REPLACEMENT PERMIT (0.41 mi W, 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 (~$1,989/yr at $135,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$166/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:
- 107,593 sq ft (2.47 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Vacant · Site (2-5ac)
- Tax rate area:
- 03292
- Addresses on lot:
- 1881 MAIN AVE; 4801 STRAUS DR; 4841 STRAUS DR
Zoning & Land Use
M-1S-R — 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0068H, 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: $119,000 – $151,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95838) · FY 2026
Studio $1,610 · 1BR $1,690 · 2BR $2,080 · 3BR $2,770 · 4BR $3,190
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New commercial / non-residential building (COM-1921420) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 20 mo (2.5× the 241d median) — slower than 90% of new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (median 241d, 90th pct 498d, n=150).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1921365) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7 yr (62.7× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- 1500 Main Ave Truck Shop/Warehouse -REPLACEMENT PERMIT (Issued)0.41 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 5.2 yr (first record Aug 18, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.2 yr. High-impact scale ($1,752,628 declared valuation across 5 permits).
- New commercial building at 1517 Grace Ave (Fee estimate)0.46 mi SW
In "Fee estimate" for 18 mo (since May 23, 2025), 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: Tmw And Associates (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Marketone Builders (17 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Spanda Industrial Development (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Xl Construction (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Dobler Urbano Construction (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1921420 | New commercial / non-residential building | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 30, 2021 | $1,639,753 | EXPEDITED - EPC - New Commercial Building - Site development 107,593 SF. of vacant lot to a commercial truck and trailer… |
| SUB-1921365 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Abandoned | App. Nov 1, 2019 | $1,300,000 | New Commercial Building - Site development 107,593 SF. of vacant lot to a commercial truck and trailer parking USE and a… |
| COM-1909433 | Other | Withdrawn | App. May 24, 2019 | $350,000 | Grading and Paving for future trucking yard |