832 Bell Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64660, -121.44599
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 $519,000 ($457,000–$581,000).
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 55,757 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 (+$24,000 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Apr 9, 2025).
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)
all 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 1101 Jessie Ave (0.29 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 (~$6,367/yr at $519,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$531/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:
- 55,757 sq ft (1.28 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · 2 Single Family Units
- Tax rate area:
- 03155
- Addresses on lot:
- 832 BELL AVE; 836 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 55,757 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 (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: $457,000 – $581,000 · 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)0.29 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)0.3 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)0.31 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 1018 Beacon Bay Way (Issued)0.31 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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Solarado Roofing And Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); All Pro Plumbing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); KB Home Sacramento (96 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Riverland Homes (50 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Integrity Pacific Builders (19 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2504011 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Apr 9, 2025 | $4,000 | EPC - New laundry room of 45 sft. Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per S… |
| RES-2503882 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Feb 26, 2025 | $6,000 | EOTC - 2 coat stucco on existing siding, for the exterior walls of the house. |
| RES-2503499 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. Feb 24, 2025 | $8,000 | 836 BELL AVE - Remove unpermitted shed, patio cover, and storage. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC… |
| RES-2427095 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Dec 12, 2024 | $8,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 12 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| RES-1904122 |