4242 Norwood Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64475, -121.45630
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-R in City of Sacramento and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $452,000 ($398,000–$506,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 25, 2018, 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 (AE, about 3% of the lot of lot)
Zone AE: regulatory floodway (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-1814876): Issued after 2 mo (2.8× the 19d median) — above the 75th percentile for sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 75th pct 42d, n=1,075).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Pela Place Development (0.4 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 (~$5,603/yr at $452,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$467/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:
- 34,848 sq ft (0.80 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Restaurant · Fast Food Service
- Tax rate area:
- 03253
- Addresses on lot:
- 4242 NORWOOD AVE
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-R — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Commercial Mixed Use (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (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 AE: regulatory floodway (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 3% of the lot); Zone AE: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 43% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 54% 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: $398,000 – $506,000 · 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)0.4 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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 518 Franesi Way (Entitled)0.15 mi NE
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).
- Sign (SIG-1814876) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 2 mo (2.8× the 19d median) — above the 75th percentile for sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 75th pct 42d, n=1,075).
- New home (Entitled)0.45 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 16, 2021), 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: Foresite Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Yesco Signs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Riverland Homes (50 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Forest Services (5 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Kprs Construction Services (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIG-1814876 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Sep 25, 2018 | $23,300 | Install two illuminated channel letter wall signs, install two illuminated arches logo wall signs, install three non-ill… |
| COM-1801678 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 6, 2018 | $400,000 | Remodel of an existing McDonald's Restaurant. The remodel will consist of an exterior façade upgrade and building light… |