1755 Challenge Way
Sacramento 95815 · Point West · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.59768, -121.42722
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned SC-R-PUD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $349,000 ($307,000–$391,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 12 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 23, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2522946): Issued after 9 mo (4.2× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Mixed-Use Student Housing/Hotel (0.14 mi S, 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 (~$4,429/yr at $349,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$369/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:
- 129,373 sq ft (2.97 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Large Retail · Discount
- Tax rate area:
- 03072
- Addresses on lot:
- 1700 ARDEN WAY; 1755 CHALLENGE WAY
Zoning & Land Use
SC-R-PUD — Shopping Center Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned SC (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned SC (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned SC (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 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: $307,000 – $391,000 · 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
- Mixed-Use Student Housing/Hotel (Fee estimate)0.14 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 7.6 yr (since Mar 21, 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 (33 housing units, $10,172,244 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- The Palms 25 Unit Building (Entitled)0.47 mi W
In "Entitled" for 4.6 yr (since Apr 25, 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 (25 housing units, $7,125,000 declared valuation across 15 permits).
- Sleep Number Store (Fee estimate)0.21 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 4.3 yr (since Aug 1, 2022), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($1,400,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Panera Bread on Arden (Fee estimate)0.21 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 9.9 yr (since Dec 9, 2016), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($2,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Johnson United (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Sign); Ethan Conrad Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); A Plus Signs (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Sign); Advanced Roof Design (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Storage Builders (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (12 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2522946 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 23, 2026 | $175,000 | EPC - Retrofit of the existing Urban Air facility. Work includes removing existing attractions and installing new equipm… |
| COM-2614109 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Jul 3, 2026 | $220,974 | E-Permit: Tear Off - No, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 415 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0088 |
| SIG-2516059 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 13, 2025 | $7,580 | EPC - Install internally illuminated channel letters to building fascia |
| COM-1822509 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 8, 2019 | $600,000 | EXPEDITED - EPC - Apparatus tenant improvement associated with COM-1812517 [Shell improvements only (NO OCCUPANCY) to co… |
| COM-1905303 |