4221 Norwood Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Glenwood Meadows · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64433, -121.45764
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
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 6, 2025, 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
Sign (SIG-2021699): Issued after 4 mo (5.7× 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: Pela Place Development (0.38 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:
- 64,033 sq ft (1.47 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Shopping Center · Neighborhood
- Tax rate area:
- 03252
- Addresses on lot:
- 4221 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)0.38 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).
- Sign (SIG-2021699) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo (5.7× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 518 Franesi Way (Entitled)0.23 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).
- New home at 4524 Austin St (Issued)0.42 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.4 yr (first record Jun 26, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: West Coast Sign And Installation (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Sign); Watson Companies (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Coast Sign (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Riverland Homes (31 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Forest Services (5 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2500282 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 6, 2025 | $43,629 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 120 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0662-0032 |
| SIG-2125573 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Dec 7, 2021 | $12,000 | PERMIT TO COMPLETE EXPIRED SIG-2021699 - Replace monument faces with new faces and replace wall signs with new signs, up… |
| SIG-2021699 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 12, 2021 | $12,000 | Replace monument faces with new faces and replace wall signs with new signs, update rite aid logos and word marks. |
| SIG-2016053 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Sep 8, 2020 | $7,800 | Installation of four (4) illuminated wall signs, install two (2) set tenant panels. |