2121 Marconi Ave
Sacramento 95821 · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61908, -121.41658
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $492,000 ($418,000–$566,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 28, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Marconi Ridge Apartments (0.33 mi 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 (~$6,059/yr at $492,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$505/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:
- 6,970 sq ft (0.16 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03398
- Addresses on lot:
- 2121 MARCONI AVE
Zoning & Land Use
C-2 — General 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-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: $418,000 – $566,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95821) · FY 2026
Studio $1,540 · 1BR $1,620 · 2BR $1,990 · 3BR $2,650 · 4BR $3,050
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
10 active or recent development projects (18 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 112 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction1 permit
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Marconi Ridge Apartments (Entitled)0.33 mi 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)0.34 mi NW
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).
- Glenrose Townhomes Time Extension (Entitled)0.5 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).
- Marconi Avenue Multi-Unit Complex (Entitled)120 ft S
In "Entitled" for 2.9 yr (since Dec 7, 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 (8 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Boulevard Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Walker Cellular (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Asc Construction Services (4 in ½ mi · Demolition); William Construction (3 in ½ mi · Demolition); Richard Sanders General Contractor (2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2609635 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. May 28, 2026 | $50,000 | HSG FILE #24-008310 -- PERMIT TO COMPLETE WORK COMMENCED UNDER EXPIRED PERMIT RES-2515131. REMOVE UNPERMITTED 36' X 20' … |
| RES-2515131 | Roof replacement | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 11, 2025 | $50,000 | HSG File #: 24-008310 -- Remove unpermitted 36' x 20' addition at the rear of the house (bedroom, bathroom and enclosed … |