3991 E Commerce Way
Sacramento 95834 · Natomas Crossing · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64181, -121.52020
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned SC-PUD in City of Sacramento and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $590,000 ($519,000–$661,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 8 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 9, 2023, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Sign (SIG-2208300): Issued after 5 mo (8.1× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Natomas II Apartments (200 ft E, entitled). 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 (~$7,176/yr at $590,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$598/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:
- 63,597 sq ft (1.46 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Vehicle Oriented · Service Station
- Tax rate area:
- 03314
- Addresses on lot:
- 3991 E COMMERCE WAY
Zoning & Land Use
SC-PUD — Shopping Center Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Commercial Mixed Use (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned SC (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned SC (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned SC (commercial), 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 A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0045J, 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: $519,000 – $661,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Natomas II Apartments (Entitled)200 ft E
In "Entitled" for 6.5 yr (since May 28, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (472 housing units across 0 permits).
- Arena Brownstone Living (Entitled)0.24 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 4 yr (since Oct 27, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (282 housing units across 0 permits).
- Entrada - Plan 6 (Entitled)0.32 mi E
In "Entitled" for 6.1 yr (since Sep 22, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (10 housing units across 0 permits).
- California Northstate University Medical Center (In review)0.47 mi N
In "In review" for 4.5 yr (since Apr 29, 2022), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($95,809,400 declared valuation across 5 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Dorn Development And Construction (1 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Sign Designs (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Sign); Pacific West Sign (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Sign); Alpha Tower Alarm (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Beazer Homes (598 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2311789 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jun 9, 2023 | — | REDUCING SCOPE OF WORK - REMOVING SIGN FROM THE SCOPE OF WORK. |
| SIG-2311556 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 7, 2023 | $19,967 | PERMIT TO COMPLETE WORK ON EXPIRED PERMIT SIG-2208300. 3991 E Commerce Way (Chevron); Install illuminated monument sign,… |
| SIG-2308018 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 25, 2023 | $5,000 | INSTALL 3 NONILLUMINATED ACRYLIC LETTERS STUD MOUNTED, AND 2 ILLUMINATED PAN CHANNEL LETTERS DIRECTLY MOUNTED TO BUILDI… |
| COM-2220019 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Issued | Iss. Oct 4, 2022 |