1839 Yellowwood Ave
Sacramento 95834 · Village 5 · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.65192, -121.50192
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 $543,000 ($478,000–$608,000).
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
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 29, 2024, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Active nearby investment (Autozone and Site Work)
0.46 mi NW in "Finaled / completed" stage — High-impact scale ($1,339,407 declared valuation across 8 permits).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
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 (~$6,640/yr at $543,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$553/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:
- 3,357 sq ft (0.08 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03316
- Addresses on lot:
- 1839 YELLOWWOOD AVE
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: $478,000 – $608,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95834) · FY 2026
Studio $1,790 · 1BR $1,880 · 2BR $2,310 · 3BR $3,070 · 4BR $3,540
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Autozone and Site Work (Finaled / completed)0.46 mi NW
High-impact scale ($1,339,407 declared valuation across 8 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Lennar Homes Of California (2 on parcel, 199 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Ev Electric Residential (1 on parcel, 12 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Steitz And Der Manouel (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Woodside 05n (142 in ½ mi · New single-family home); DR Horton (133 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2408713 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 29, 2024 | $675 | INSTALLATION OF JUICEBOX 32EVSE ON A NEW 40AMP CIRCUIT USING 8/2 NM CABLE.Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Refer… |
| RES-2103189 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 16, 2021 | $2,500 | Install a water softener on side of home off main. drain line ran to clean out line. Power giving to system by nearby ou… |
| RES-1924029 | New single-family home | Finaled | Iss. Mar 4, 2020 | $368,532 | Plan 1836 C Lot 12. New 2 story , 3 bedroom single family residence with 2.745 KW Solar valued at $8000. 1st floor 954; … |
| COM-1820230 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit |