1541 Jessie Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Youngs Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64408, -121.42994
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 $451,000 ($397,000–$505,000).
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 54,014 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 6 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 5 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 3, 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: 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Plumbing / water heater / sewer (COM-2607492): Pending in review for 7 mo — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 1d, n=18,112).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Two Warehouses (0.31 mi N, 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 (~$5,591/yr at $451,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$466/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:
- 54,014 sq ft (1.24 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Church / Welfare · Church · Non-Exempt
- Tax rate area:
- 03384
- Addresses on lot:
- 1541 JESSIE 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 54,014 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: $397,000 – $505,000 · 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
- Two Warehouses (Fee estimate)0.31 mi N
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).
- Construction (Bldg A) - Shared Plans (2) (Fee estimate)0.36 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).
- Plumbing / water heater / sewer (COM-2607492) (Plan Check Wait)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7 mo — slower than 90% of plumbing / water heater / sewer permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 1d, n=18,112).
- New home at 4282 Fell St (In review)0.33 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.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Caliber Novaa (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Sentry Alarm Of America (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Reynen And Bardis Homes (22 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Buzz Oates Construction (12 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); KB Home Sacramento (12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2616349 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Issued | Iss. Sep 3, 2026 | $5,000 | EPC - replaced fire alarm panel and need plans submitted |
| COM-2607459 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Withdrawn | Iss. Apr 24, 2026 | $5,000 | HDB 26-013758: MINOR PERMIT TO REMOVE ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL INSTALLED WITHOUT A PERMIT. TO REMOVE ADDITIO… |
| COM-2607492 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Plan Check Wait | App. Apr 16, 2026 | $80,000 | EPC - Proposed Sanitary Sewer Connection (HDB 26-013758) |
| COM-2607484 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Void | App. Apr 16, 2026 | $80,000 | Proposed Sanitary Sewer Connection |
| COM-2323621 | Remodel / interior alteration |