185 Bell Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Glenwood Meadows · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64799, -121.46441
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 $439,000 ($386,000–$492,000).
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 6,649 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 4 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$31,800 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (7 total permits, latest Mar 11, 2020).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Pela Place Development (0.17 mi NE, 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 (~$5,455/yr at $439,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$455/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:
- 6,649 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03252
- Addresses on lot:
- 185 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 6,649 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: 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: $386,000 – $492,000 · 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)0.17 mi NE
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).
- Sandhu Residence (Entitled)0.48 mi N
In "Entitled" for 4.1 yr (since Oct 11, 2022), 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)0.23 mi NE
Active in "Issued" for 2.4 yr (first record Jun 26, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo.
- New home at 230 Main Ave (Issued)0.46 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 3.2 yr (first record Sep 5, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.2 yr.
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Straight Line Roofing And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Hooked On Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Semper Solaris Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Ampv Heating And Air Conditioning (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Transform Sr Home Improvement Products Dba Sears Home Improve (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2004086 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Mar 11, 2020 | $22,900 | Install 6.27kw Roof Top Solar PV System. “Water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residen… |
| RES-2003201 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Feb 24, 2020 | $2,500 | E-Permit: existing panel 100 Amps - Underground service, new main panel 200 Amps, N/A weather head/masthead work, main b… |
| RES-1919070 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Oct 15, 2019 | $44,386 | EXPEDITED - Reroof: T/O Existing Composition Roof and replace with ASC Metal Roof and replace all the roof decking; Font… |
| RES-1918964 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Oct 2, 2019 | $8,910 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Mini-Split System to Mini-Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new u… |