2116 Rene Ave
Sacramento 95838 · East Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.64336, -121.41679
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1A-SPD in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $610,000 ($537,000–$683,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1A-SPD allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (16 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$205,267 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Jun 27, 2023).
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 (0.39 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 (~$7,404/yr at $610,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$617/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:
- 16,988 sq ft (0.39 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03190
- Addresses on lot:
- 2114 RENE AVE; 2116 RENE AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1A-SPD — Single-Unit or Duplex 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-1A (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-1A (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling 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: $537,000 – $683,000 · 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)0.39 mi NE
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2431 Harris Ave (In review)0.47 mi SE
In "In review" for 15 mo (since Aug 21, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). issued_date changed to "2026-10-22" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Pinell Truck Service (Issued)0.15 mi NW
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).
- Trucking Facility (Issued)0.21 mi NW
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ej Ventures (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); South Placer Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Riverland Homes (22 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Buzz Oates Construction (6 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Spanda Industrial Development (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2308518 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. Jun 27, 2023 | $188,990 | EPC - Detached ADU - Exceeds Limits of Reconstruction Participating in SMUD Solar Share Program Convert 562sqft reside… |
| RES-2308098 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Apr 26, 2023 | $3,520 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out like for like compressor only. Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC… |
| RES-1700706 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Jan 17, 2017 | $40,000 | REMODEL KITCHEN AND BOTH BATHROOMS; REPLACE CABINETS/COUNTERS, REPLACE KITCHEN APPLIANCES, REPLACE TUB/SHOWER, REPLACE 4… |
| RES-1700589 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer |