1501 Rene Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64246, -121.43179
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 $395,000 ($348,000–$442,000).
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 8,712 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$3,819 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Mar 22, 2023).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Del Paso Heights
27 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (21.1 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#1 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Del Paso Heights)
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: New home at 4282 Fell St (0.31 mi NW, in review). 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 (~$4,953/yr at $395,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$413/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:
- 8,712 sq ft (0.20 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03153
- Addresses on lot:
- 1501 RENE 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 8,712 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: $348,000 – $442,000 · 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 4282 Fell St (In review)0.31 mi NW
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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4361 Balsam St (Issued)0.32 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 5.4 yr (first record Jun 7, 2021) with no new permit activity recorded in 11 mo. current_status changed to "Expired Permit" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 1313 Youngs Ave Residence (Entitled)0.27 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 15 mo (since Aug 21, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Zvarich's residence (Entitled)0.33 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 12 mo (since Nov 3, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Huft Heating And Air Conditioning (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); USA Bath California Remodeling (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Bath Fitter Northern California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); KB Home Sacramento (44 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Reynen And Bardis Homes (14 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2305657 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Mar 22, 2023 | $3,550 | Change-out installation of Electric - 052 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not requir… |
| RES-2304327 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Mar 6, 2023 | $18,825 | Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in the same lo… |
| RES-1710167 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jun 13, 2017 | $10,850 | Master Bathroom: (inor Remodel) TUB to SHOWER conversion with new shower pan (Zero tolerance roll in pan-Collapsible wa… |
| RES-1607498 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. May 13, 2016 | $6,649 | TUB TO SHOWER CONVERSION AND MIXER VALVE. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314. … |