857 Bell Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64914, -121.44561
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 $459,000 ($404,000–$514,000).
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 21,000 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 8 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$12,637 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Feb 8, 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: New home at 1101 Jessie Ave (0.41 mi SE, issued). 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 (~$5,683/yr at $459,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$474/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:
- 21,000 sq ft (0.48 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03155
- Addresses on lot:
- 857 BELL 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 21,000 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 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: $404,000 – $514,000 · 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 1101 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.41 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Oct 17, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 12 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 1113 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.42 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Sep 30, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. project_name changed to "Plan 2686C Jessie- lot 38 Archer Estates" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 1119 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.42 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Sep 30, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. project_name changed to "Plan 2388A LOT 39 Jessie- Archer Estates" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 1131 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.43 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 13 mo (first record Sep 30, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 13 mo. project_name changed to "Plan 1429A LOT 41 Jessie- Archer Estates" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ward And Son Construction (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Freedom Forever (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); KB Home Sacramento (80 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Reynen And Bardis Homes (35 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Integrity Pacific Builders (22 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2402893 | Solar / battery storage | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 8, 2024 | $30,525 | Reviewed by SolarApp+ 5kw Solar PV System, and nullgal Solar WH System (water heater installed null). |
| RES-2224568 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Nov 17, 2022 | $3,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 9 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress ins… |
| RES-1803533 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Feb 26, 2018 | $300 | REPAIR DAMAGED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT ELECTRICAL PANEL AND INSTALL NEW WEATHER HEAD DUE TO TREE BRANCH FALLING ON LINES. Ca… |
| RES-1601922 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 9, 2016 | $6,000 | REPLACE PANEL (100A TO 200A), 225' OF NEW FROM SERVICE TO HOME. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC … |