2011 Bell Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Raley Industrial Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64752, -121.41907
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 $422,000 ($371,000–$473,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (2 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through May 13, 2021, 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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: McClellan Heights Townhomes (0.41 mi E, 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 (~$5,261/yr at $422,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$438/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:
- 18,731 sq ft (0.43 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Low Rise Apartment
- Tax rate area:
- 03190
- Addresses on lot:
- 2011 BELL AVE; 2011 BELL AVE # A # A; 2011 BELL AVE # B # B
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: 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: $371,000 – $473,000 · 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
- McClellan Heights Townhomes (Entitled)0.41 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 18, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (21 housing units across 0 permits).
- Trucking Facility (Issued)510 ft S
Active in "Issued" for 7.9 yr (first record Dec 21, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.8 yr. High-impact scale ($1,715,472 declared valuation across 5 permits).
- Pinell Truck Service (Issued)0.21 mi S
Active in "Issued" for 3.6 yr (first record Apr 5, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr. High-impact scale ($1,165,723 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- 2 new homes (Entitled)0.35 mi E
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Jan 27, 2021), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Plumbing And Drain Solutions (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Nl Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Riverland Homes (22 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Buzz Oates Construction (12 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Spanda Industrial Development (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2110328 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. May 13, 2021 | $26,685 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 59 squares of 30yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| COM-1909147 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. May 21, 2019 | $3,500 | install 80lf underground yellow poly 3/4" gas line to laundry room to service (1) 25k btu Clothes Dryer and (1) 40k btu … |
| RES-1908650 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Expired Permit | Iss. May 14, 2019 | $3,500 | AA: Gas Line replacement, repair, or new leg, 55 L.F. |