1520 W National Dr
Sacramento 95834 · Unincorporated Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64268, -121.49728
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Located in Unincorporated Sacramento and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $516,000 ($439,000–$593,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 12, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A99, all of the lot of lot)
Zone A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! No published municipal zoning polygon on file
We could not verify a GIS base zone at this parcel centroid. Confirm zoning and allowable density directly with Unincorporated Sacramento planning.
Source: Unincorporated Sacramento GIS zoning registry
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Holiday Inn (0.39 mi S, in review). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
- ! Bulk building permits not published for Unincorporated Sacramento
Permit counts and nearby activity on this page may omit municipal counter records. Request a parcel permit report directly from the local building department.
Source: Source coverage registry (Unincorporated Sacramento)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 288,803 sq ft (6.63 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Warehouse · Storage
- Tax rate area:
- 95004
- Addresses on lot:
- 1520 W NATIONAL DR
Zoning & Land Use
No published city zoning district at parcel centroid.
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Unincorporated Sacramento.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Unincorporated Sacramento.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Unincorporated Sacramento.
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 A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0063J, effective June 16, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $439,000 – $593,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95834) · FY 2026
Studio $1,790 · 1BR $1,880 · 2BR $2,310 · 3BR $3,070 · 4BR $3,540
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
4 active or recent development projects (468 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 140 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction18 permits (756 units)
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Holiday Inn (In review)0.39 mi S
Active in "In review" for 22 mo (first record Jan 22, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 22 mo. High-impact scale ($12,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Birchway Natomas Apartments (Issued)0.34 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 2.8 yr (first record Jan 25, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 mo. High-impact scale (42 housing units, $6,512,355 declared valuation across 43 permits). current_status changed to "Plan Check Target" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Birchway at Natomas Apartments (Entitled)0.43 mi SW
Active in "Entitled" for 15 mo (first record Aug 26, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. High-impact scale (378 housing units across 0 permits).
- Vista Nueva - Homeless Housing Project (Finaled / completed)0.39 mi SW
High-impact scale (117 housing units, 116 deed-restricted affordable, $4,446,000 declared valuation across 17 permits).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF-2100424 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Feb 12, 2021 | — | Add (170) Dry pendent to existing branch lines |
| CF-1800375 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Issued | Iss. Jan 8, 2018 | — | T.I. / 13 OH SPRINKLERS DROPS |
| CF-1716860 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Issued | Iss. Oct 12, 2017 | — | HIGH PILE STORAGE |
| CF-1704755 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Apr 7, 2017 | — | FREEZER ADDITION (183) SPRINKLERS |