7485 Carella Dr
Sacramento 95822 · Meadowview · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.48707, -121.49965
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 $431,000 ($379,000–$483,000).
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 9,148 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 27, 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 Meadowview
163 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (19.5 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#30 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Meadowview)
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: Premier Choice Builders, LLC; New SFR and ADU (470 ft E, 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 (~$5,363/yr at $431,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$447/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:
- 9,148 sq ft (0.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03054
- Addresses on lot:
- 7485 CARELLA 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 9,148 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 06067C0305H, 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: $379,000 – $483,000 · 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
- Premier Choice Builders, LLC; New SFR and ADU (Entitled)470 ft E
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since May 12, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 7458 Sylvia Way ADU (Entitled)490 ft E
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since May 12, 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 1905 Newport Ave (Issued)0.43 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 16 mo (first record Jul 3, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 7541 19th St (Finaled / completed)0.38 mi SE
current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Home Depot USA (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Eastfork Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Solir Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Imkat Construction (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Grid Alternatives (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2615645 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jul 27, 2026 | $4,000 | PRE-EXISTING PANEL (OVERHEAD) 100AMPS FLUSH MOUNT AND REPLACE WITH NEW PANEL 200AMPS OVERHEAD SURFACE MOUNT SAME LOCATIO… |
| RES-2414573 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 3, 2024 | $15,000 | Non-structural kitchen and bathroom remodels limited to replacement f cabinets / countertops, plumbing fixtures, electri… |
| RES-2304089 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Mar 2, 2023 | $18,625 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 28 squares of 40yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-011… |
| RES-2105159 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Mar 11, 2021 | $8,529 | Change out 15 Windows Like for Like Retrofit. The egress windows will meet code requirements enforced at the time struct… |