506 Main Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.65395, -121.45419
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned A in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $470,000 ($414,000–$526,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$18,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jan 5, 2023).
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: New home at 550 Regis Dr (0.16 mi N, in review). 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 (~$5,808/yr at $470,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$484/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:
- 62,291 sq ft (1.43 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Rural Home (2-5ac)
- Tax rate area:
- 03253
- Addresses on lot:
- 506 MAIN AVE
Zoning & Land Use
A — Agricultural Zone (O)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
Zoned A (agricultural): ADUs are allowed if the zone allows a home, which depends on the zone's rules.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned A (agricultural), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned A (agricultural), not a single-family residential 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 X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0064J, 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: $414,000 – $526,000 · 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
- New home at 550 Regis Dr (In review)0.16 mi N
In "In review" for 16 mo (since Jul 16, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Expired Application" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home (Entitled)0.17 mi N
In "Entitled" for 7.6 yr (since Apr 5, 2019), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 501 Pinedale Ave ADU (Entitled)0.45 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5.2 yr (since Aug 16, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home (Entitled)0.45 mi N
In "Entitled" for 5.7 yr (since Feb 19, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Five Star Home Improvement (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Energy Savings California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Aerotech Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Aaron Amuchastegui Construction (5 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Kitchen Mart (3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2300213 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jan 5, 2023 | $3,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 200 Amps, Reuse Existing weather head/masthead work… |
| RES-2226607 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Dec 14, 2022 | $30,000 | Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. Water conserving fixtures are required to … |
| RES-1924557 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Dec 17, 2019 | — | REVISION TO RES-1924031: Reduction of size to new patio cover in order to comply with field correction. Patio cover to b… |
| RES-1924031 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Dec 11, 2019 | $11,888 | Attached pre-engineered aluminum patio cover 379sf to the front of house, no electrical. Solid roof system attach to the… |