1502 Harris Ave
Sacramento 95838 · Del Paso Heights · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.63817, -121.43252
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 $494,000 ($435,000–$553,000).
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 6,000 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 14 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$114,623 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jan 31, 2025).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Del Paso Heights
27 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (21.1 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#1 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Del Paso Heights)
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
Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) (RES-2321245): Issued after 7 mo (2.2× the 97d median) — above the 75th percentile for accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) permits in City of Sacramento (median 97d, 75th pct 172d, n=1,693).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 2 new homes (330 ft 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 (~$6,082/yr at $494,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$507/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:
- 6,000 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03151
- Addresses on lot:
- 1502 HARRIS 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 6,000 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: 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: $435,000 – $553,000 · 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
- 2 new homes (Entitled)330 ft W
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jul 1, 2021), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3900 Huron St (Entitled)340 ft W
In "Entitled" for 4.3 yr (since Aug 4, 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 4041 Marysville Blvd (Fee estimate)0.26 mi NE
In "Fee estimate" for 2.7 yr (since Feb 21, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) (RES-2321245) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo (2.2× the 97d median) — above the 75th percentile for accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) permits in City of Sacramento (median 97d, 75th pct 172d, n=1,693).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Zachary Taylor (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); Ev Electric Residential (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); The Design Build (4 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Rose Remodeling (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); B Line Construction (3 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2425214 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. Jan 31, 2025 | $10,000 | EPC - REMOVE ILLEGAL ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND CONVERT TO STORAGE Permit to complete expired permit RES-2321245 |
| RES-2425207 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Void | App. Nov 15, 2024 | $10,000 | EPC - REMOVE ILLEGAL ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND CONVERT TO STORAGE Permit to complete expired permit RES-2321245, no a… |
| RES-2411380 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Expired Application | App. May 24, 2024 | — | EPC - REV TO RES-2321245. Window AC to be included on plans. |
| RES-2321245 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) |