1940 Railroad Dr
Sacramento 95815 · American River Parkway · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60173, -121.47057
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-T in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $406,000 ($357,000–$455,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 14, 2023, 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)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 1212 Village (0.46 mi 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 (~$5,078/yr at $406,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$423/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:
- 28,782 sq ft (0.66 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Building Materials · Other
- Tax rate area:
- 03239
- Addresses on lot:
- 1940 RAILROAD DR
Zoning & Land Use
M-T — Industrial and Transit-Area Zone (I)
2040 General Plan: Employment Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned M-T (industrial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned M-T (industrial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned M-T (industrial), 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 06067C0176J, 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: $357,000 – $455,000 · 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
- 1212 Village (Entitled)0.46 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 5.9 yr (since Dec 18, 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 (75 housing units across 0 permits).
- 1212 Village (Fee estimate)0.47 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 3 yr (since Nov 13, 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 (75 housing units, $45,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home (Entitled)0.35 mi N
In "Entitled" for 4.4 yr (since Jun 28, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 341 Jefferson Ave (Applied)0.37 mi N
In "Applied" for 6 mo (since May 14, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Chavez Fencing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); General Electrician And Contractor (14 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Wfc Builders (5 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Absolut Electric (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Loder Construction (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2310434 | Other | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 14, 2023 | $22,950 | EPC - Installation of a 10 ft tall electrified security system behind customers existing perimeter fence - PLNG-INSP |