1949 Marconi Ave
Sacramento 95815 · Ben Ali · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.62083, -121.42057
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $336,000 ($296,000–$376,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jan 27, 2025, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Marconi Ridge Apartments (460 ft 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 (~$4,280/yr at $336,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$357/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:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03393
- Addresses on lot:
- 1949 1/2 MARCONI AVE; 1949 MARCONI AVE
Zoning & Land Use
C-2 — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Commercial Mixed Use (FAR up to 2)
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 06067C0181H, 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: $296,000 – $376,000 · 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
- Marconi Ridge Apartments (Entitled)460 ft NW
In "Entitled" for 7 yr (since Nov 12, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (11 housing units across 0 permits).
- Marconi Ridge Apartments (In review)0.1 mi W
In "In review" for 4.4 yr (since Jun 28, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (11 housing units, $2,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Kenwood Meadows (Entitled)0.45 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 18, 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 (12 housing units across 0 permits).
- Glenrose Townhomes Time Extension (Entitled)0.46 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 6.7 yr (since Mar 10, 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 (22 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Reliable Roofing Loomis (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Ferrand Construction (7 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Walker Cellular (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Asc Construction Services (4 in ½ mi · Demolition); Tri West Homes (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2501817 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 27, 2025 | $13,500 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 15 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-008… |