4207 Norwood Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Glenwood Meadows · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64572, -121.45816
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned SC in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $141,000 ($124,000–$158,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 18, 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
Windows / doors / siding (COM-2620757): Pending in review for 2 mo — slower than 90% of windows / doors / siding permits in City of Sacramento (median 1d, 90th pct 7d, n=4,808).
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 (0.29 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 (~$2,057/yr at $141,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$171/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:
- 12,197 sq ft (0.28 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Vacant · Site (Under 2ac)
- Tax rate area:
- 03252
- Addresses on lot:
- 4207 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: $124,000 – $158,000 · 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)0.29 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).
- Windows / doors / siding (COM-2620757) (Plan Check Wait)On this parcel
Pending in review for 2 mo — slower than 90% of windows / doors / siding permits in City of Sacramento (median 1d, 90th pct 7d, n=4,808).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 518 Franesi Way (Entitled)0.23 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).
- New home at 4524 Austin St (Issued)0.32 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: B Davis (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Jm Stitt Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Law Dog General Contracting (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Johnson United (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Forest Services (5 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2620757 | Windows / doors / siding | Plan Check Wait | App. Sep 18, 2026 | $35,000 | Scope includes, repair of framing on an exterior section of wall, repair/replacement of affected sheetrock and stucco ov… |
| COM-2500101 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jan 3, 2025 | — | EPC - revision to COM-2419462 add and relocate fire sprinkler coverage for new TI, relocate branch-line for new full-he… |
| COM-2419462 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Dec 17, 2024 | $400,000 | EXPEDITED - EPC - TENANT IMPROVEMENT OF INTERIOR FOR A COMMERCIAL BUILDING SHELL. WORK TO INCLUDE NEW PRE-MANUFACTURED … |
| SIG-2410727 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. May 28, 2024 | $3,800 | Install 1 illuminated wall sign and reface existing freestanding tenant panels. |