6168 Lemon Bell Way
Sacramento 95824 · Southeast Village · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.51511, -121.42053
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 $380,000 ($334,000–$426,000).
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 6,314 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$6,600 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Dec 19, 2016).
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)
about 68% 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: Lemon Hill Apartments (0.41 mi W, 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 (~$4,782/yr at $380,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$399/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:
- 6,314 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03430
- Addresses on lot:
- 6168 LEMON BELL WAY
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 6,314 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 (about 68% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 32% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0195H, 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: $334,000 – $426,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95824) · FY 2026
Studio $1,400 · 1BR $1,460 · 2BR $1,800 · 3BR $2,400 · 4BR $2,760
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Lemon Hill Apartments (Entitled)0.41 mi W
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since May 24, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (28 housing units across 0 permits).
- 6243 Ring Drive ADU (Entitled)0.19 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since Apr 28, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5859 Wallace Ave (Issued)0.43 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 12 mo (first record Nov 13, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 7 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home (Entitled)0.39 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.1 yr (since Sep 21, 2021), 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: Minh Nguyen_construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Landon W Roberts Construction (5 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Bear Copper Electric (5 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Tu Construction (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Diaz Construction (4 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1620490 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Dec 19, 2016 | $20,000 | 3 complete bathroom remodels remove and replace vanitys and paint, complete kitchen remodel- Replace flooring in kitch… |
| RES-1619446 | General repair | Withdrawn | Iss. Dec 2, 2016 | $20,000 | Remodel 3 bathrooms remove and replace vanitys and paint, Replace flooring in kitchen and some drywall repair that's moi… |
| RES-1618365 | Electrical / panel | Withdrawn | Iss. Nov 15, 2016 | $2,090 | Electrical Panel Upgrade to include: The replacement of existing panel 125 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 A… |
| RES-1617875 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Nov 7, 2016 | $50 | ELECTRICAL PANEL REPAIR |