1960 Howe Ave
Sacramento 95825 · Unincorporated Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.60072, -121.41414
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Located in Unincorporated Sacramento and mapped FEMA AE flood due diligence; benchmark value $388,000 ($330,000–$446,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 1 documented municipal building permit on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 5, 2020, 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
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (AE, about 9% of the lot of lot)
Zone AE: regulatory floodway (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! No published municipal zoning polygon on file
We could not verify a GIS base zone at this parcel centroid. Confirm zoning and allowable density directly with Unincorporated Sacramento planning.
Source: Unincorporated Sacramento GIS zoning registry
- ! Bulk building permits not published for Unincorporated Sacramento
Permit counts and nearby activity on this page may omit municipal counter records. Request a parcel permit report directly from the local building department.
Source: Source coverage registry (Unincorporated Sacramento)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$4,873/yr at $388,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$406/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:
- 114,563 sq ft (2.63 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Mini-storage
- Tax rate area:
- 54060
- Addresses on lot:
- 1940 HOWE AVE; 1960 HOWE AVE
Zoning & Land Use
No published city zoning district at parcel centroid.
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Unincorporated Sacramento.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Unincorporated Sacramento.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Unincorporated Sacramento.
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 AE: regulatory floodway (Special Flood Hazard Area) (about 9% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 78% of the lot); Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X) (about 6% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 7% 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: $330,000 – $446,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95825) · FY 2026
Studio $1,750 · 1BR $1,840 · 2BR $2,260 · 3BR $3,010 · 4BR $3,470
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
1 active or recent development project (1 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 51 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- Additions & renovations1 permit
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (1 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIG-2013816 | Sign | Expired Application | App. Aug 5, 2020 | $6,000 | Install one (1) illuminated set of channel letters - raceway, install one (1) illuminated wall sign, and install one (1)… |