2875 Norwood Ave
Sacramento 95815 · Wills Acres · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61985, -121.45762
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned SC in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $378,000 ($333,000–$423,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 17, 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
Commercial tenant improvement (COM-1712051): Issued after 13 mo (6.1× 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Lindley Dr (0.37 mi W, applied). 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 (~$4,759/yr at $378,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$397/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:
- 81,457 sq ft (1.87 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Large Retail · Market
- Tax rate area:
- 03257
- Addresses on lot:
- 2835 NORWOOD AVE; 2875 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 06067C0177J, 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: $333,000 – $423,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95815) · FY 2026
Studio $1,440 · 1BR $1,510 · 2BR $1,860 · 3BR $2,480 · 4BR $2,850
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Lindley Dr (Applied)0.37 mi W
In "Applied" for 19 mo (since Apr 7, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-10-19" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2647 Fairfield St (Applied)0.39 mi SE
In "Applied" for 7 mo (since Apr 22, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-09-30" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Avana Park, Residential Subdivision (Entitled)0.18 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 19, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (8 housing units across 0 permits).
- Commercial tenant improvement (COM-1712051) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 13 mo (6.1× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Rja Heating And Air (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Dwayne Nash Industries (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Rpm Development And Engineering (8 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Lennar Homes Of California (3 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Gto Contractors (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2607360 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Apr 17, 2026 | $8,893 | HVAC change out, HP package unit, roof mounted, no duct work - like for like. The existing unit shall be removed. The ne… |
| COM-2606812 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Withdrawn | Iss. Apr 7, 2026 | $21,555 | Water Heater Permit: Replacing 2 water heaters - 65 gallon HP water heater. Water conserving fixtures are required to … |
| COM-2214838 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 13, 2022 | $117,500 | E-Permit: Tear Off - No, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 240 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0001 |
| COM-1712051 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 30, 2018 | $50,000 | remodeling existing 452 sq ft room and convert into commercial kitchen. Associated electrical, plumbing, hvac work. In… |