1500 River Park Dr
Sacramento 95815 · Point West · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.59915, -121.43679
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned OB-R-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $389,000 ($342,000–$436,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone OB-R-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Mar 26, 2019, 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)
- ! 2 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: The Palms 25 Unit Building (0.14 mi S, 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 (~$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:
- 30,791 sq ft (0.71 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · One Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03073
- Addresses on lot:
- 1500 RIVER PARK DR
Zoning & Land Use
OB-R-PUD — Low-Rise Mixed-Use Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned OB (mixed use): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned OB (mixed use), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned OB (mixed use), 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: $342,000 – $436,000 · 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
- The Palms 25 Unit Building (Entitled)0.14 mi S
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).
- Kaiser Sacramento Point West MOB - PV Revisions (Approved)0.4 mi SE
In "Approved" for 6.7 yr (since Feb 13, 2020), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150).
- UCDH Modular Building (Finaled / completed)450 ft N
High-impact scale ($1,000,000 declared valuation across 8 permits).
- Chase Bank (Finaled / completed)0.4 mi E
High-impact scale ($1,100,000 declared valuation across 24 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Gudgel Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); John Edward La Porta (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Kf Development And Construction (128 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Icon General Contractors (49 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); J Sutter Builders (28 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1905242 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 26, 2019 | $7,280 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 28 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0890-001… |
| COM-1617081 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Oct 24, 2016 | $6,300 | EXPEDITED - Replace existing fluorescent lights with LED lights, add occupancy sensors, re-wire outlets for dedicated ci… |