924 Claire Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.66175, -121.44431
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 $445,000 ($392,000–$498,000).
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 20,248 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
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 11, 2019, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: The Robla Apartments (0.27 mi NW, 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 (~$5,523/yr at $445,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$460/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:
- 20,248 sq ft (0.46 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03155
- Addresses on lot:
- 924 CLAIRE AVE
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 20,248 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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0062H, 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: $392,000 – $498,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95838) · FY 2026
Studio $1,610 · 1BR $1,690 · 2BR $2,080 · 3BR $2,770 · 4BR $3,190
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- The Robla Apartments (Entitled)0.27 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 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 (39 housing units across 0 permits).
- Robla Estates (Entitled)0.29 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 3.3 yr (since Jul 25, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (177 housing units across 0 permits).
- Steel Building (In review)0.5 mi E
In "In review" for 20 mo (since Mar 21, 2025), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). current_status changed to "Expired Application" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Barbic Subdivision (Entitled)0.44 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 6.5 yr (since May 14, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (6 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Plumbing Tech Repipe Specialists (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Direct Energy Services Retail (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Vek Construction (17 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Sacramento (6 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Julia Barbic (5 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1910565 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jun 11, 2019 | $9,639 | Change-out Split System to Condenser/Coil Only (Split System). The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be… |
| RES-1904613 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 18, 2019 | $13,696 | Whole house potable water re-pipe. Replace existing 40 gallon gas water heater like for like same location. Carbon monox… |