271 Opportunity St
Sacramento 95838 · Norwood Tech · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64062, -121.45883
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1S-PUD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $437,000 ($371,000–$503,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 18, 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
- ! 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 441 Kesner Ave (0.48 mi S, in review). 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 (~$5,432/yr at $437,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$453/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:
- 38,768 sq ft (0.89 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Warehouse · Other
- Tax rate area:
- 03252
- Addresses on lot:
- 271 OPPORTUNITY ST
Zoning & Land Use
M-1S-PUD — Light Industrial Zone (I)
2040 General Plan: Employment Mixed Use (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), 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: $371,000 – $503,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
7 active or recent development projects (8 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 260 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction3 permits (3 units)
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 441 Kesner Ave (In review)0.48 mi S
In "In review" for 6 mo (since May 4, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 3801 Vern St ADU and Demo (Entitled)0.32 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 17, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 579 Lindsay Ave (Entitled)0.44 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 6.1 yr (since Oct 13, 2020), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 547 Lindsay Ave ADU (Entitled)0.44 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Sep 13, 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: Foothill Fire Alarm And Security (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Bullard (20 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Riverland Homes (8 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 (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1819983 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 18, 2018 | $1,795 | Addition of Cellular Communicator |