3540 Norwood Ave
Sacramento 95838 · West Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63147, -121.45639
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-1-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $667,000 ($587,000–$747,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$220,302 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (23 total permits, latest Oct 19, 2026).
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
Remodel / interior alteration (COM-2209389): Issued after 11 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 441 Kesner Ave (0.18 mi N, 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 (~$8,054/yr at $667,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$671/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:
- 25,584 sq ft (0.59 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03184
- Addresses on lot:
- 3540 NORWOOD AVE
Zoning & Land Use
C-1-SPD — Limited 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-1 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (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: $587,000 – $747,000 · 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
- New home at 441 Kesner Ave (In review)0.18 mi N
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.
- Silver Eagle - 18 Subdivision (Entitled)0.48 mi W
In "Entitled" for 2.9 yr (since Dec 14, 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 (31 housing units across 0 permits).
- Remodel / interior alteration (COM-2209389) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 11 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
- Addition (adds square footage) (COM-2120506) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 12 mo (8.8× the 42d median) — slower than 90% of addition (adds square footage) permits in City of Sacramento (median 42d, 90th pct 162d, n=1,948).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Jl Design And Build (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Terra Aqua Builders (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Insight Renovations (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Lumi Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Ark Roofing And Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (23 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2623386 | Commercial tenant improvement | Plan Check Target | App. Oct 19, 2026 | $50,000 | Remodel of existing warehouse to include the addition of 3 new walk in coolers with associated electrical. |
| COM-2605779 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Mar 24, 2026 | $50,600 | R/R 222 SOLAR PANELS FOR REROOF ONLY. ALL WORK SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION. |
| COM-2516782 | Other | Finaled | Iss. Feb 2, 2026 | $30,000 | EPC - CELL SITE RF MODIFICATIONS, 5G NR RADIO. Remove and replace antennas, radios, INSTALL MOUNT MODIFICATION, ancillar… |
| COM-2523903 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Nov 14, 2025 | $34,500 | Remove existing metal roofing (approx. 100 squares). Install new TPO roof system in compliance with manufacturer specifi… |