21 Zeller Pl
Sacramento 95835 · Westlake · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.66696, -121.54527
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-PUD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $629,000 ($554,000–$704,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-PUD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$12,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (2 total permits, latest Jun 20, 2023).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A99, all of the lot of lot)
Zone A99: 1% annual chance flood (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)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$7,621/yr at $629,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$635/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:
- 10,174 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03388
- Addresses on lot:
- 21 ZELLER PL
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-PUD — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling 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 A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0045J, effective June 16, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $554,000 – $704,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95835) · FY 2026
Studio $2,200 · 1BR $2,310 · 2BR $2,840 · 3BR $3,780 · 4BR $4,360
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 189 Delta Bay Cir (Issued)0.33 mi NE
current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 185 Delta Bay Cir (Issued)0.34 mi NE
current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 181 Delta Bay Cir (Issued)0.35 mi NE
current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 3843 Southshore Ave (Issued)0.47 mi NW
current_status changed to "Complete" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Imp Of Sacramento (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); On Time Air Conditioning And Heating (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Lennar Homes Of California (216 in ½ mi · New single-family home); DR Horton (158 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Premier Pools (11 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2312588 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jun 20, 2023 | $18,901 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1600754 | Pool / spa | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 19, 2016 | $24,000 | Install new in-ground vinyl pool 12,600 gallons. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference 2013 CRC sections R3… |