161 Commerce Cir
Sacramento 95815 · Johnson Business Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.59781, -121.46280
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned M-1 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $389,000 ($331,000–$447,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 10 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 21, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 1212 Village (0.43 mi N, fee estimate). 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 (~$4,885/yr at $389,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$407/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:
- 72,310 sq ft (1.66 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Warehouse
- Tax rate area:
- 03351
- Addresses on lot:
- 161 COMMERCE CIR
Zoning & Land Use
M-1 — Light Industrial Zone (I)
2040 General Plan: Employment Mixed Use (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (industrial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned M-1 (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 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: $331,000 – $447,000 · 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
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
7 active or recent development projects (156 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 193 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction3 permits (2 units)
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 1212 Village (Fee estimate)0.43 mi N
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).
- 1212 Village (Entitled)0.45 mi N
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).
- Walden Affordable Housing (Fee estimate)0.49 mi N
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).
- Mixed-use development at 500 Leisure Ln (Fee estimate)0.35 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 9.2 yr (since Aug 29, 2017), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Wfc Builders (6 on parcel, 21 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Brower Mechanical CA (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Sacramento Valley Alarm Security System (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Nyecon (6 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); General Electrician And Contractor (6 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2613250 | Commercial tenant improvement | Issued | Iss. Sep 21, 2026 | $1,203,500 | EPC - EXPEDITED - Type III-B; Occupancy F-1, S-1, B. Renovation and improvements to existing 30,000 SF warehouse/manufac… |
| COM-2606441 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 8, 2026 | $18,000 | EPC - SAFE OFF OF ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING IN WALL AND DEMO INTERIOR NON LOAD-BEARING WALLS, ELECTRICAL PANEL, ACOUSTICAL… |
| COM-2605101 | Remodel / interior alteration | Void | App. Mar 16, 2026 | $18,000 | EPC - SAFE OFF OF ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING IN WALL AND DEMO INTERIOR NON LOAD-BEARING WALLS, ELECTRICAL PANEL, ACOUSTICAL… |
| COM-2601017 | Electrical / panel | Expired Application | App. Jan 19, 2026 | $200,000 | EPC - BUILDING POWER UPGRADES. UPGRADE SERVICE TO 800AMP, REPLACE EXISTING MAIN SERVICE BOARD. |