1500 Bell Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Youngs Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64701, -121.43132
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 $422,000 ($371,000–$473,000).
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 10,019 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
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jul 14, 2022, 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: 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: Construction (Bldg A) - Shared Plans (2) (0.16 mi NW, fee estimate). 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 (~$5,261/yr at $422,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$438/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:
- 10,019 sq ft (0.23 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03384
- Addresses on lot:
- 1500 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 10,019 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)
Range: $371,000 – $473,000 · 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
- Construction (Bldg A) - Shared Plans (2) (Fee estimate)0.16 mi NW
In "Fee estimate" for 5.5 yr (since May 17, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). High-impact scale ($1,019,479 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Two Warehouses (Fee estimate)0.17 mi NE
In "Fee estimate" for 5.5 yr (since May 19, 2021), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($6,555,918 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 4282 Fell St (In review)0.26 mi W
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.
- 1500 Main Ave Truck Shop/Warehouse -REPLACEMENT PERMIT (Issued)0.46 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 5.2 yr (first record Aug 18, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.2 yr. High-impact scale ($1,752,628 declared valuation across 5 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ardell Lamond Harrison (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Reynen And Bardis Homes (44 in ½ mi · New single-family home); KB Home Sacramento (22 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Integrity Pacific Builders (22 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Buzz Oates Construction (12 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2214945 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 14, 2022 | $6,000 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 20 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. CRRC: 0668-007… |
| RES-1910483 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Jun 10, 2019 | $15,000 | AA: Sewer Service replacement or repair, Dig and Bury 90 L.F. |
| RES-1803968 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Mar 2, 2018 | $5,000 | Case #18-005690 : Remove walls constructed without a building permit. Repair holes in the walls and ceilings. Remove wir… |