1904 Helena Ave
Sacramento 95815 · Ben Ali · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61634, -121.42255
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 $338,000 ($297,000–$379,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2A allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (9 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,440 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Aug 28, 2019).
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: Glenrose Townhomes Time Extension (0.13 mi SW, 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 (~$4,303/yr at $338,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$359/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:
- 5,663 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Non-Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03393
- Addresses on lot:
- 1904 HELENA AVE
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 06067C0181H, 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: $297,000 – $379,000 · 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
- Glenrose Townhomes Time Extension (Entitled)0.13 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 6.7 yr (since Mar 10, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (22 housing units across 0 permits).
- Marconi Ridge Apartments (In review)0.32 mi N
In "In review" for 4.4 yr (since Jun 28, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (11 housing units, $2,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Marconi Ridge Apartments (Entitled)0.36 mi N
In "Entitled" for 7 yr (since Nov 12, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (11 housing units across 0 permits).
- New commercial building at 1812 Auburn Blvd (Fee estimate)0.26 mi NW
In "Fee estimate" for 8 yr (since Nov 5, 2018), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($2,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Connell Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Ilum Solar (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Ferrand Construction (7 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Gw Demolition (4 in ½ mi · Demolition); Walker Cellular (4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1916469 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Aug 28, 2019 | $10,500 | HSG Case: 19-006919 Corrective action permit to Provide Repairs: Remove unpermitted electrical running to shed, and the … |
| RES-1916468 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Applied | App. Aug 28, 2019 | $10,500 | HSG Case: 19-006919 Corrective action permit to Provide Repairs: Remove unpermitted electrical running to shed, and the … |
| RES-1811468 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Jun 19, 2018 | $8,000 | 3.965kw Solar PV System, Carbon monoxide & Smoke alarms required. Reference CRC sections R315 & R314, Water conserving f… |