445 Grace Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.65171, -121.45483
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $462,000 ($407,000–$517,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$10,284 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Oct 13, 2023).
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)
about 30% 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: New home at 550 Regis Dr (0.32 mi N, 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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$5,717/yr at $462,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$476/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:
- 40,920 sq ft (0.94 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03253
- Addresses on lot:
- 445 GRACE AVE
Zoning & Land Use
A — Agricultural Zone (O)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A (agricultural): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned A (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A (agricultural), 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 (about 30% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 70% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0064J, 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: $407,000 – $517,000 · 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 home at 550 Regis Dr (In review)0.32 mi N
In "In review" for 16 mo (since Jul 16, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Expired Application" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Pela Place Development (Entitled)0.41 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 12, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (7 housing units across 0 permits).
- New home (Entitled)0.33 mi N
In "Entitled" for 7.6 yr (since Apr 5, 2019), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 518 Franesi Way (Entitled)0.4 mi S
In "Entitled" for 2.5 yr (since May 20, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Empower Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Aaron Amuchastegui Construction (5 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Forest Services (5 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Kaylar Construction (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Kitchen Mart (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2321707 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Oct 13, 2023 | $25,970 | 5.93kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null) & BATTERY STORAGE. All supply side connec… |
| RES-2321768 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 11, 2023 | $16,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 30 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |