2101 Bell Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Raley Industrial Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64749, -121.41838
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 (6 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Nov 12, 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: 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1901138): Pending in review for 7.8 yr (69.6× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: McClellan Heights Townhomes (0.38 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:
- 2101 BELL AVE; 2101 BELL AVE # 1 # 1; 2101 BELL AVE # 2 # 2
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)0.38 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).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1901138) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 7.8 yr (69.6× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- Trucking Facility (Issued)470 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)0.22 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Nl Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Outback Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Woodland Electrical Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Riverland Homes (22 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Buzz Oates Construction (9 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2424858 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Nov 12, 2024 | $2,000 | E-Permit: existing panel 030 Amps - Overhead service, new main panel 100 Amps, Repair weather head/masthead work, main b… |
| COM-2110970 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. May 21, 2021 | $26,685 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 56 squares of 50yr Laminated Dimensional Composition. In-progress in… |
| COM-1901595 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jan 28, 2019 | $3,300 | EXPEDITED - Replace damaged service mast with new 2" GRC riser, weather-head, point of attachment and roof jack. Replace… |
| SUB-1901138 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Abandoned | App. Jan 21, 2019 | $1,000 | EPC Submittal - Remodel of Commercial Building - During last rain, one of the tree branch fell on to electrical line com… |