300 University Ave
Sacramento 95825 · Campus Commons · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57068, -121.41536
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-1-PUD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $488,000 ($429,000–$547,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$2,970 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Nov 9, 2023).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Campus Commons
48 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (35.7 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#69 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Campus Commons)
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)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 5-Story Apartment (0.21 mi NE, 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 (~$6,013/yr at $488,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$501/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:
- 49,223 sq ft (1.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · Two Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03161
- Addresses on lot:
- 300 UNIVERSITY AVE; 300 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 100 STE 100; 300 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 110 STE 110
Zoning & Land Use
C-1-PUD — Limited Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Office Mixed Use (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (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 06067C0183H, 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: $429,000 – $547,000 · 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
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 5-Story Apartment (Fee estimate)0.21 mi NE
In "Fee estimate" for 4.1 yr (since Oct 3, 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 (115 housing units, $9,732,800 declared valuation across 4 permits).
- Jackson Retail at Howe (Fee estimate)0.14 mi N
In "Fee estimate" for 8.8 yr (since Jan 9, 2018), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($1,800,000 declared valuation across 6 permits).
- New home at 707 Commons Dr (Entitled)450 ft S
In "Entitled" for 3 yr (since Nov 6, 2023), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- La Provence (Finaled / completed)0.25 mi W
High-impact scale (25 housing units, $4,127,655 declared valuation across 9 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Jackson Properties (3 on parcel, 34 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Sacramento Valley Alarm Security System (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Kitchen Mart (29 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Reynen And Bardis Homes (19 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Dekreek Construction (19 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPP-2320862 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 9, 2023 | $10,000 | EPC - EXPEDITED - Remove & replace existing partition walls to accommodate new layout. |
| COM-1906421 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Permit | Iss. May 9, 2019 | $128,500 | EXPEDITED - Interior remodel to include construct new interior walls, receptacles, lighting, plumbing / mechanical, and … |
| COM-1905781 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 4, 2019 | $350 | install wireless control unit to replace phone lines and connect to existing monitored fire alarm system |
| COM-1905229 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Mar 26, 2019 | $7,500 | EXPEDITED - Interior demolition, walls, fixtures, and finishes |