1615 Grand Ave
Sacramento 95838 · East Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63726, -121.42938
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $411,000 ($362,000–$460,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 15, 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: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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
Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2203194): Issued after 20 mo (9.6× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Willow Grove Apartments (130 ft NE, 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 (~$5,135/yr at $411,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$428/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:
- 21,041 sq ft (0.48 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Store / Office Combo · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03151
- Addresses on lot:
- 1615 GRAND AVE; 3810 MARYSVILLE BLVD; 3818 MARYSVILLE BLVD
Zoning & Land Use
C-2 — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential 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 X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0068H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $362,000 – $460,000 · 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
- Willow Grove Apartments (Entitled)130 ft NE
In "Entitled" for 6.3 yr (since Jul 23, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (24 housing units across 0 permits).
- Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2203194) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 20 mo (9.6× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
- 3929 Fig Street ADU (Entitled)0.2 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Feb 11, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 2 new homes (Entitled)0.24 mi W
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jul 1, 2021), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Boulevard Construction (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Edison Fire Extinguisher (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); The Design Build (4 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Leonid Kotyakov (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Jagir Investments (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2623065 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Processing | App. Oct 15, 2026 | $2,150 | Installation of New UL300 Hood and Duct Fire Suppression System. |
| COM-2619831 | Commercial tenant improvement | Issued | Iss. Sep 10, 2026 | $10,000 | Permit to complete work commenced under COM-2203194 EPC - Tenants improvement for kitchen and to-go food counter (app… |
| COM-2619822 | Commercial tenant improvement | Withdrawn | App. Sep 9, 2026 | $10,000 | Permit to complete work commenced under COM-2203194 EPC - Tenants improvement for kitchen and to-go food counter (app… |
| COM-2500570 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jan 9, 2025 | — | EPC - Neighborhood Market-Kitchen addition Correction request by inspector to re-submit existing electrical drawing. |