836 Bell Air Dr
Sacramento 95822 · Little Pocket · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52600, -121.52612
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $618,000 ($544,000–$692,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 8,712 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 9, 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)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Little Pocket
23 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (54.1 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#41 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Little Pocket)
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: New home at 913 Piedmont Dr (0.38 mi N, in review). 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 (~$7,495/yr at $618,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$625/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:
- 8,712 sq ft (0.20 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03064
- Addresses on lot:
- 836 BELL AIR DR; 838 BELL AIR DR
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 8,712 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
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 06067C0170H, 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: $544,000 – $692,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95822) · FY 2026
Studio $1,620 · 1BR $1,700 · 2BR $2,090 · 3BR $2,780 · 4BR $3,210
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 913 Piedmont Dr (In review)0.38 mi N
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Nov 26, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $850,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5601 Dorset Way (In review)0.32 mi E
In "In review" for 21 mo (since Feb 5, 2025), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (Entitled)0.35 mi N
In "Entitled" for 6.7 yr (since Feb 28, 2020), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Garage and Accessory Dwelling Unit (Entitled)0.35 mi N
In "Entitled" for 6.7 yr (since Feb 21, 2020), 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: Affordable Trenchless And Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Premier Pools (8 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Dreams 2 Reality Construction (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Kitchen Mart (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Pacific Builders (4 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2622613 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Oct 9, 2026 | $8,100 | E-Permit: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Trenchless 45 L.F. |
| RES-2126161 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Dec 13, 2021 | $5,901 | E-Permit: existing panel 200 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, New Install weather head/masthead work, m… |