4215 Norwood Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Glenwood Meadows · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64565, -121.45754
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned SC in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $450,000 ($396,000–$504,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 25 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 30, 2026, 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: 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-1912829): Pending in review for 7.3 yr (65.4× 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)
- ! 1 slow or stalled nearby project within ½ mile
Closest lead: Pela Place Development (0.31 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 (~$5,580/yr at $450,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$465/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:
- 59,242 sq ft (1.36 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Shopping Center · Neighborhood
- Tax rate area:
- 03252
- Addresses on lot:
- 4201 NORWOOD AVE # B # B; 4215 NORWOOD AVE
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: $396,000 – $504,000 · 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)0.31 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-1912829) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7.3 yr (65.4× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1907477) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7.6 yr (67.3× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1907476) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7.6 yr (67.3× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Forest Services (2 on parcel, 5 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Simons Mainternance (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Sentinel Fire Equipment (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Fire Protection Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Sacramento Control (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (25 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIG-2603647 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 30, 2026 | $2,323 | EPC - Sign A - (1) Channel Letter Set on Backer Panel Sign B - (1) D/F Non-Illuminated Blade Sign |
| SIG-2315572 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Aug 9, 2023 | $2,500 | INSTALLATION OF 1 ELECTRICAL SIGNAGE ILLUMINATED WITH LED ONTO THE FRONT OF BUILDING. |
| COM-2205484 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 14, 2022 | $21,590 | E-Permit: Tear Off - No, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 127 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0628-0002 |
| COM-2204970 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Mar 8, 2022 | $15,000 | framing repair, electrical repair, stucco and dry wall repairs and paint. |
| COM-1919247 |