1311 Bell Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64778, -121.43554
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 $452,000 ($398,000–$506,000).
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 52,708 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 12 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 1, 2026, 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: reduced flood risk due to levee)
about 41% of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Electrical / panel (COM-2227048): Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 1131 Jessie Ave (0.39 mi SW, 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 (~$5,603/yr at $452,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$467/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:
- 52,708 sq ft (1.21 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Industrial · Light · Storage
- Tax rate area:
- 03384
- Addresses on lot:
- 1311 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 52,708 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: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 41% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 59% of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0068H, 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: $398,000 – $506,000 · 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
- Electrical / panel (COM-2227048) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of electrical / panel permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 5d, n=11,023).
- New home at 1131 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.39 mi SW
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.
- New home at 1119 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.4 mi SW
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 4282 Fell St (In review)0.14 mi S
In "In review" for 6 mo (since May 29, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). work_desc changed to "EPC - Build new 1863 sf residence with 4 bedrooms, 2,5 bathrooms, living room and 452 sf two car garage. 3.2 KW Solar $5,000 Any new landscaping done on this property is to be in compliance with the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance 15.92." in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Air Exchange (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Commercial Air And Refrigeration (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); KB Home Sacramento (76 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Reynen And Bardis Homes (44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2621902 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Oct 1, 2026 | $10,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 100 gallon to Gas - Tankless, located inside building, screening not required. |
| COM-2402928 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Feb 8, 2024 | $175,000 | EPC - CITY PROJECT - FACILITIES INSPECTED. Revision to COM-2227048. Standby generator swapped to a larger unit, 60KW (wa… |
| COM-2227048 | Electrical / panel | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 24, 2023 | $150,000 | EPC - CITY PROJECT. - FACILITIES Replacing existing SMUD service. Providing 50KW emergency back-up generator accompanie… |
| COM-1902264 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. May 13, 2019 | $51,785 | EPC - Fire Station 17, Installation of a Plymovent Emergency Vehicle System, 2500 sq. ft. |