1021 Claire Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.66250, -121.44233
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 $451,000 ($397,000–$505,000).
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 19,500 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 2 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$7,040 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Apr 24, 2024).
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 (0.35 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 (~$5,591/yr at $451,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$466/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:
- 19,500 sq ft (0.45 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03155
- Addresses on lot:
- 1021 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 19,500 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: $397,000 – $505,000 · 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)0.35 mi W
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)0.37 mi W
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)0.4 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)0.35 mi N
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: Nexus Energy (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Viceroy Improvement (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); California Solar Pros (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Vek Construction (17 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Stephen A Hunter (7 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2408862 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. Apr 24, 2024 | $2,500 | Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. |
| RES-2401474 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 19, 2024 | $44,747 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - Yes, 1 layer(s), 10 squares of Composite Class A. In-progress inspection required if… |
| RES-2308355 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Apr 26, 2023 | — | Revision to RES-2303861. Revised layout of panels, solar equipment, and production meter. |
| RES-2303861 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 28, 2023 | $10,000 | 4kw Solar PV System, and 0gal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). All supply side connections, main breaker c… |