339 Bell Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Glenwood Meadows · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64828, -121.45814
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2A-R in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $404,000 ($356,000–$452,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2A-R 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
- ✓ 11 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 17, 2024, 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
Roof replacement (COM-2324935): Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of roof replacement permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=19,072).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Pela Place Development (0.19 mi W, entitled). 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 (~$5,056/yr at $404,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$421/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:
- 237,838 sq ft (5.46 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03252
- Addresses on lot:
- 335 BELL AVE; 337 BELL AVE; 339 BELL AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-2A-R — 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: $356,000 – $452,000 · 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
- Pela Place Development (Entitled)0.19 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).
- Roof replacement (COM-2324935) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of roof replacement permits in City of Sacramento (median 0d, 90th pct 2d, n=19,072).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 518 Franesi Way (Entitled)0.28 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 2.5 yr (since May 20, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- New home at 4524 Austin St (Issued)0.19 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 2.4 yr (first record Jun 26, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Bkb Construction (10 on parcel, 10 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Forest Services (5 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Kprs Construction Services (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Kaylar Construction (4 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Cirks Construction (3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (11 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2413313 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jun 17, 2024 | — | EPC - REVISION TO COM-2324935 - Change unit numbers on issued permit from units 39 and 40, to #'S 38 and 40. (No change… |
| COM-2409001 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Apr 25, 2024 | — | EPC - REVISION TO COM-2324935 - Revised truss documents to match field conditions. Units #39 and #40. |
| COM-2324935 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 27, 2024 | $225,000 | EPC - UNITS 38 & 40: FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR TO INCLUDE REPLACE TRUSSES, ROOFING, HVAC, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING. SEE REVISION C… |
| COM-2324874 | Roof replacement | Void | App. Nov 22, 2023 | $225,000 | EPC - HSG#23-028703: UNITS 39 & 40: FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR TO INCLUDE REPLACE TRUSSES, ROOFING, HVAC, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING. |