4201 Norwood Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Glenwood Meadows · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64494, -121.45729
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned SC 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 (+$18,867 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (18 total permits, latest Dec 4, 2024).
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)
all 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1912372): Pending in review for 7.4 yr (65.6× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Pela Place Development (0.36 mi NW, 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 (~$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:
- 20,255 sq ft (0.46 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Shopping Center · Neighborhood
- Tax rate area:
- 03252
- Addresses on lot:
- 4201 NORWOOD AVE; 4201 NORWOOD AVE # C # C
Zoning & Land Use
SC — 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 X: reduced flood risk due to levee (all 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
- Pela Place Development (Entitled)0.36 mi NW
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).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1912372) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7.4 yr (65.6× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 518 Franesi Way (Entitled)0.2 mi E
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).
- Remodel / interior alteration (FPP-1621287) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo — above the 75th percentile for remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 75th pct 21d, n=8,151).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Forest Services (5 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Cirks Construction (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Headwaters Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Delta Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Madsen Roofing And Waterproofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (18 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2425699 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Expired Permit | Iss. Dec 4, 2024 | $1,512 | EPC - INSTALL A NEW BOSCH CONTROL UNIT TO SEPARATE FIRE FROM SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM AND A CELL COMMUNICATOR FOR COMMUNIC… |
| COM-1924827 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Dec 19, 2019 | $999 | SMUD / PG&E Safety Inspections are a one-time inspection. Additional inspections will cost $76.00 (Residential) or $152… |
| COM-1920332 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Oct 21, 2019 | $4,500 | Install New Fire Alarm Monitoring System for Existing Fire Sprinkler System |
| SIG-1917138 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Sep 24, 2019 | $4,500 | install 2 attached illuminated 48 sq ft and 49 sq ft AUTOZONE SIGNS |