4400 Norwood Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Robla · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64843, -121.45570
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2A in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $406,000 ($357,000–$455,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (1 ADU permit permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 8 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 25, 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: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
General repair (COM-2606251): Issued after 6 mo (12.8× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: La Bella on Bell Avenue (0.5 mi E, 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 (~$5,078/yr at $406,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$423/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:
- 219,978 sq ft (5.05 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03253
- Addresses on lot:
- 401 BELL AVE; 401 BELL AVE # 25 # 25; 401 BELL AVE # 26 # 26
Zoning & Land Use
R-2A — Multi-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-2A (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-2A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-2A (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
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 (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0064J, effective June 16, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $357,000 – $455,000 · 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
- La Bella on Bell Avenue (Fee estimate)0.5 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 6.5 yr (since Apr 28, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (56 housing units, $5,064,614 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Pela Place Development (Entitled)0.32 mi W
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 12, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (7 housing units across 0 permits).
- General repair (COM-2606251) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 6 mo (12.8× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
- General repair (COM-2606250) (Issued)On this parcel
Issued after 6 mo (12.8× the 14d median) — slower than 90% of general repair permits in City of Sacramento (median 14d, 90th pct 65d, n=1,579).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Placer County Plumbing (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Pacific Cities Management (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · General repair); Aaron Amuchastegui Construction (5 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Forest Services (5 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Kaylar Construction (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2606251 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Sep 25, 2026 | $2,500 | EPC - SHARED PLANS (4) - 431 Bell Ave Unit #88 - Railing post replacement, like for like, paint to match. Shared plans r… |
| COM-2606250 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Sep 25, 2026 | $500 | EPC - SHARED PLANS (4) - 415 Bell Ave Unit #52 - Rebuild railing like for like, paint to match. Shared plans reviewed un… |
| COM-2606249 | General repair | Issued | Iss. Sep 25, 2026 | $7,000 | EPC - SHARED PLANS (4) - 4400 Norwood Ave Unit #18 - Beam replacement, remove/replace subflooring, patch concrete, insta… |
| COM-2317857 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 23, 2023 | $8,000 | Change-out installation of Gas - 100 gallon to Gas - 100 gallon, located outside building, within Existing Exterior Encl… |