218 Eleanor Ave
Sacramento 95815 · Wills Acres · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61713, -121.46649
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 $367,000 ($323,000–$411,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 two-unit residential development on a 1,000 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 1 ADU permit within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$28,413 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (10 total permits, latest Aug 17, 2022).
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Remodel / interior alteration (COM-2126395): Issued after 8 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Lindley Dr (0.19 mi NE, applied). 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 (~$4,634/yr at $367,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$386/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:
- 1,000 sq ft (0.02 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Miscellaneous · Utility / Power / Sewer
- Tax rate area:
- 03257
- Addresses on lot:
- 218 ELEANOR AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Parks and Recreation
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 lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 1,000 sq ft by the assessor; a split needs at least 2,400 sq ft (two lots of 1,200 sq ft or more).
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 06067C0177J, 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: $323,000 – $411,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95815) · FY 2026
Studio $1,440 · 1BR $1,510 · 2BR $1,860 · 3BR $2,480 · 4BR $2,850
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 105 Lindley Dr (Applied)0.19 mi NE
In "Applied" for 19 mo (since Apr 7, 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 "2026-10-19" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 251 W El Camino Ave (In review)0.42 mi SW
In "In review" for 2.1 yr (since Oct 1, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Avana Park, Residential Subdivision (Entitled)0.49 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 5 yr (since Nov 19, 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 (8 housing units across 0 permits).
- Remodel / interior alteration (COM-2126395) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 8 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Walker Cellular (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Legacy Wireless Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Nrci Telecom (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Other); Clear Cell Management (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Lennar Homes Of California (3 in ½ mi · New single-family home).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2126395 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 17, 2022 | $30,000 | EPC - Remove (2) antennas and (3) RRU's from tower; install (15) antennas, (9) RRU's, (1) OVP, and (2) cables on tower a… |
| COM-2114646 | Other | Expired Application | App. Jul 7, 2021 | $20,000 | EPC - Add anchors to existing cell tower. |
| COM-2101340 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Application | App. Jan 22, 2021 | $35,000 | EPC - Remove collar mount, (4) sector frames, (8) coax cables, (4) antennas, (4) TMA's, (4) triplexers from tower and ra… |
| COM-2005777 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Application | App. Apr 6, 2020 | $15,000 | EPC - Install (3) new panel antennas on tower |
| COM-1905430 |