1440 Bell Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Youngs Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64714, -121.43197
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 13,504 sq ft (0.31 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03384
- Addresses on lot:
- 1440 BELL AVE; 4361 BALSAM 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 13,504 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 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)
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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4361 Balsam St (Issued)On this parcel
Active in "Issued" for 5.4 yr (first record Jun 7, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 10 mo.
- 1500 Main Ave Truck Shop/Warehouse -REPLACEMENT PERMIT (Issued)0.45 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 5.2 yr (first record Aug 18, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.1 yr. High-impact scale ($1,752,628 declared valuation across 5 permits).
- New home at 1340 Bell Ave (In review)0.11 mi W
Active in "In review" for 4.2 yr (first record Aug 9, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4305 Marysville Blvd (Issued)0.15 mi SW
Active in "Issued" for 2.7 yr (first record Feb 9, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.1 yr.
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2521322 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Issued | Iss. Dec 12, 2025 | $101,860 | EPC - Addition to existing detached ADU - Propose a 377 sf rear addition and 73 sf front addition. Existing bedroom wil… |
| RES-2520875 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Issued | Iss. Oct 9, 2025 | $64,367 | Permit to Complete Expired Permit RES-2112167 EPC - ADU -One Story (2-bed/1 Bath) NON Sprinklered, utilizing SMUD Solar… |
| RES-2515489 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Void | App. Jul 23, 2025 | $100,000 | Addition to existing detached ADU - Propose a 377 sf rear addition and 73 sf front addition. Existing bedroom will be… |
| RES-2112167 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) |