1318 El Monte Ave
Sacramento 95815 · Old North Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60563, -121.46219
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $517,000 ($455,000–$579,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$118,620 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Jul 20, 2020).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 4-Plex New Construction (0.25 mi NE, in review). 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 (~$6,344/yr at $517,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$529/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:
- 7,405 sq ft (0.17 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · 2 Single Family Units
- Tax rate area:
- 03349
- Addresses on lot:
- 1317 ACOUSTIC ALY; 1318 EL MONTE AVE
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Employment Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
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: 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: $455,000 – $579,000 · 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
- 4-Plex New Construction (In review)0.25 mi NE
In "In review" for 4 yr (since Nov 4, 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 (4 housing units, $500,000 declared valuation across 2 permits). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Walden Affordable Housing (Fee estimate)440 ft SE
In "Fee estimate" for 6.2 yr (since Aug 24, 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 (16 housing units, $1,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 1212 Village (Entitled)490 ft S
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)0.11 mi S
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: William Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Ardell Lamond Harrison (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Loder Construction (6 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Connected Technology (6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Ap Thomas Construction (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2005590 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. Jul 20, 2020 | $135,721 | EPC - Construct new 731 SQFT Habitable ADU, new 768 SQFT Garage. PV Solar 3.78kW, Valuation $10,000. |
| RES-1922413 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 15, 2019 | $500 | 136 SF area of damage to have new shingles installed. |
| RES-1820028 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 12, 2018 | $4,847 | AA: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 60 L.F. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sec… |
| RES-1722108 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Dec 8, 2017 |