4201 Fell St
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64419, -121.43669
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 77,101 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 7 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 9, 2024, 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 64% 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 1131 Jessie Ave (0.23 mi W, 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:
- 77,101 sq ft (1.77 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Rural Home (2-5ac)
- Tax rate area:
- 03155
- Addresses on lot:
- 4201 FELL ST
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 77,101 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 64% of the lot); Zone X: minimal flood hazard (about 36% 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
- New home at 1131 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.23 mi W
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)0.25 mi W
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 1113 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.25 mi W
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 1101 Jessie Ave (Issued)0.27 mi W
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: Salcedo Plastering (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); KB Home Sacramento (96 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); Dos Amigos Design Industries (10 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2414518 | Windows / doors / siding | Finaled | Iss. Jul 9, 2024 | $2,250 | Permit to complete expired permit RES-2309307 - ONE COAT STUCCO ON ENTIRE HOUSE WITH ACRYLIC FINISH, REPLACE 8 WINDOWS A… |
| RES-2309307 | Windows / doors / siding | Expired Permit | Iss. May 10, 2023 | $15,000 | ONE COAT STUCCO ON ENTIRE HOUSE WITH ACRYLIC FINISH, REPLACE 8 WINDOWS AND 2 SLIDING DOORS, LIKE FOR LIKE. Carbon monoxi… |